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Baseball Patent by Benjamin Franklin Shibe, 06/15/1906
Although Benjamin Franklin Shibe died in 1922, his accomplishments had a direct effect on your evening plans for tonight.
Never heard of him? You should thank Shibe, if you’re among the millions of Americans who are looking forward to tonight’s game six of the World Series, showcasing the Cardinals against the Texas Rangers. Shibe invented the automated stitching machinery that led to the standardization of baseballs, and we have his patent application here in the Archives.
