Sketch of a baseball player pitching is overlaid on a blurred background with large text reading "KITTY TO COOPERSTOWN." The player wears a cap and uniform, and a baseball is depicted near the text. A blue signature is visible in the bottom right corner.

Film Series | Kitty to Cooperstown

"Kitty to Cooperstown" chronicles the extraordinary journey of Jim Kaat, one of baseball's most enduring legends. This documentary traces Kaat's eight-decade-long career, from on the mound to in the booth. Through exclusive interviews with Hall of Fame players and reporters, "Kitty to Cooperstown" delves deep into Kaat's life, showcasing his

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BASEBALL IN NICOLLET COUNTY

The people of St. Peter used town team baseball to help those affected by the Hinckley Fire. During the Great Depression, it provided entertainment and a distraction from difficult times. At the beginning of the Civil Rights movement, local black athletes were doing well in sports, like Jackie Robinson was

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