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Contributed by: Hugo Ottolenghi on 10/22/2009

STUART, Fla. -- H. Wayne Huizenga has loaned his World Series trophy to the Elliott Museum. This is most likely the first time that the trophy has been on public display on the Treasure Coast.

The trophy was placed Monday afternoon on the pitcher's mound of the exhibit, which showcases the Elliott's extensive collection of baseball artifacts. The Elliott's main exhibit hall has been transformed into a baseball stadium, complete with a diamond, bunting and stadium seating. The exhibit runs through Oct. 25. The museum will be open until 7 p.m. on Oct. 24 to accommodate visitors.

"We greatly appreciate Mr. Huizenga's generosity in giving local fans a chance to see the greatest prize in all of professional baseball," said Elliott Museum chairman Scott Baratta. "His trophy raises the fine quality of our collection to another level."

Mr. Huizenga received the trophy in 1997 when his Florida Marlins defeated the Cleveland Indians in a seven-game series that ended in the 11th inning. The victory made the Marlins the youngest franchise to win the Fall Classic. Mr. Huizenga no longer owns the team.

The Elliott has hundreds of items on all baseball teams and most Hall of Fame players, making it Florida's baseball museum. They include Shoeless Joe Jackson's bat, Ty Cobb's diary, a baseball signed by every player on the 1932 World Series champion New York Yankees and hundreds of signed baseball cards, some dating back a century.

ABOUT THE ELLIOTT MUSEUM

For over four decades, The Elliott Museum on Hutchinson Island in Stuart, Florida, has served as a cultural and educational resource for thousands of residents, tourists and automobile enthusiasts. The Elliott Museum is a celebration of innovation . . . of how creativity and ingenuity have changed lives, and made history. It is owned and operated by the Historical Society of Martin County, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and interpreting our region's heritage. The mission of the Elliott Museum is to interpret and celebrate the genius of innovation, creativity and the historical events in Martin County and the surrounding region, all within an environment of learning and discovery.

The Historical Society of Martin County, headquartered at the Elliott Museum in Stuart, was founded in 1955 and operates both the Elliott Museum and the House of Refuge at Gilbert's Bar, Martin County's oldest building. The HSMC collects and preserves American life in the context of the St. Lucie River region. A private non-profit organization, the HSMC relies on membership and charitable donations to continue the mission of educating the community about the richness of our area. The Elliott Museum houses one of the finest collections of American antiques, decorative arts, baseball memorabilia and vintage automobiles that celebrate the Golden Age of American creativity, and of course, local and Florida history.

For more information on the baseball exhibit, collection and blog, contact Pat Williams of Pat Williams & Associates (772-781-5240). At the museum, contact executive director Robin Hicks-Connors (772-225-1961, ext. 109), deputy manager Ozzie Monzon (ext. 112) or development manager Amy Christensen (ext. 110).

IF YOU GO:

What: FALL CLASSIC: For the Love of the Game
When: October 2- 25, 2009
Where: Elliott Museum, 825 NE Ocean Boulevard, Stuart, Fla.
Hours: Monday - Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday 1 to 4 p.m.
Admission: $8 adults, $4 ages 5-12, free under age 5
Contact: 772-225-1961
Web site: www.elliottmuseumfl.org

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