Pete Browning historic Cave Hill Cemetery in Louisville. Browning was an important figure in baseball's history. In addition to his accomplishments as a player, which have made him a popular candidate for the Baseball Hall of Fame, his legacy is expressed in the game in other ways as well. Browning is probably best remembered today as the inspiration behind the Hillerich & Bradsby company's popular "Louisville Slugger" line of baseball bats. He was the first player to purchase a bat from the company, and they adopted the name a few years later to honor his patronage and capitalize on his fame. Browning's
Louisville Stoneware Cincinnati, Ohio. There has been plans to open stores in Chicago, Illinois, Cincinnati, Ohio, and Indianapolis, Indiana. Factory tours are available weekdays by appointment, with group discounts available. It is anticipated that, eventually, tours could make the factory as big a center for Louisville tourism as the Louisville Slugger Museum. Clay used by the company comes from western Indiana, and may be up to 250 million years old. Dishes made at the factory have been proven to be safe for use in ovens, microwave ovens, and dishwashers, and can retain heat for keeping food warm. Items from Louisville Stoneware are