FILE - In this Sept. 30, 1938 file photo, Rip Collins, Chicago first baseman and former Cardinal, joined his old teammates in a burlesque of John Pepper Martin's mudcat band in St. Louis, from left, Stan Bordagaray, Bill McGee, Collins, and Pepper himself are dancing out a on their bats, while Bob Weiland (standing, rear) finds his glove sufficient. The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum plans to unveil an exhibit chronicling the history of the rivalry between the Chicago Cubs and the St. Louis Cardinals opens March 24, 2017 in Springfield, Ill. (AP Photo File)
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The historic and longtime rivalry between the Chicago Cubs and the St. Louis Cardinals will be the subject of an exhibit at Springfield's Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum starting next month.
"Cubs vs. Cardinals: The Rivalry" was developed with the help of both teams and the National Baseball Hall of Fame and opens March 24, museum officials said. It will feature rare artifacts and photographs and span players from Mordecai Brown and Rogers Hornsby to recent stars like Jake Arrieta and Yadier Molina.
Hall of Fame President Jeff Idelson said the intent of the exhibit is to "animate the stories associated with one of baseball's most celebrated rivalries and two of the most enthusiastic fan bases these teams represent."
Items planned for the exhibit includes the second-base bag stolen by the Cardinals' Lou Brock to break the modern record for steals in a season, and the cap worn by Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood when he struck out 20 batters.
Baseball fans also will be able to interact with the exhibit and share their own rivalry memories, answer trivia questions and play a home run derby.
Museum officials said the exhibit will span 150 years, highlighting the teams' famous broadcasters, championships, trades and home run races.
There is no extra fee to see the displays, which will be on display in an area dedicated to rotating exhibitions. A series of special events also are planned, including a talk from an expert on Civil War-era baseball and a screening of the movie "Field of Dreams."
FILE - In this July 26, 2008 photo, Chicago Cubs pitcher Ryan Dempster hoses down a St. Louis Cardinals fan holding a "The Curse Lives" sign in the bleachers at Wrigley Field before a baseball game between the Cubs and Cardinals in Chicago. The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum plans to unveil an exhibit chronicling the history of the rivalry between the Chicago Cubs and the St. Louis Cardinals. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green File)
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FILE - In this Aug. 4, 1936 file photo, Johnny Mize's is congratulated after his home run in the 8th inning with two mates aboard, clinched the Cardinals' victory over the Cubs, 6-1, in Chicago. Mize is shown scoring and being greeted by teammates Joe Medwick (7) and Spud Davis (8). The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum plans to unveil an exhibit chronicling the history of the rivalry between the Chicago Cubs and the St. Louis Cardinals opens March 24, 2017 in Springfield, Ill. (AP Photo File)
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FILE - In this May 13, 1958 file photo, Stan Musial, St. Louis Cardinal all-time great baseball player, poses in dugout prior a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Chicago. The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum plans to unveil an exhibit chronicling the history of the rivalry between the Chicago Cubs and the St. Louis Cardinals opens March 24, 2017 in Springfield, Ill. (AP Photo/File)
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FILE - In this Feb. 14, 2004 file photo, Chicago Cubs pitcher Greg Maddux throws a pitch during practice, in Mesa, Ariz. The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum plans to unveil an exhibit chronicling the history of the rivalry between the Chicago Cubs and the St. Louis Cardinals opens March 24, 2017 in Springfield, Ill. (AP Photo/Matt York File)
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