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Also, in recognition of his significant
intelligence contributions, his are the
only baseball cards on display in the
CIA Museum in Washington, D.C. The
same cards are displayed in the JCC
exhibit.
Recently, ESPN Films presented a
TV episode in their 30 for 30 Shorts
series, entitled Spyball, documenting
many of Moe Berg's heroic exploits.
Moe Berg may have been a .250 hitter,
but he batted 1,000 in the hero depart-
ment."
Standing with Bob and Sandy at the
JCC Exhibit, amidst their gallery of
memorabilia and priceless treasures,
it's easy to get caught up in their
enthusiasm for the legacy and lore of
sports heroes. And that, ultimately, is
their purpose in bringing their exhibit
to life.
The award-winning movie, Jews

and Baseball: An American Love Story,
adds an informative and compelling
dimension to the exhibit.
"For our generation, this little cor-
ner of the JCC has the power to evoke
some of the happiest memories of
childhood!' Bob says. "But our focus
always has been on our younger gener-
ation — with the goal to inspire them
and to give them a better appreciation
of their rich Jewish sports heritage!'

A FOOTNOTE:
HERE FOR GOOD
Now retired from an enjoyable practice
in orthodontics — making kids and
adults smile — and still teaching at
the University of Detroit Mercy School

of Dentistry, Bob has been a longtime
and ardent supporter of the commu-
nity.
Beyond the Matthews Sports
Exhibit, he and Sandy have a keen
interest in promoting the quality of
eldercare.
In 2000, Bob established a private
foundation to provide in-home sup-
port enabling seniors to age in the
comforting surroundings of their own
homes. Bob and Sandy have also made
a testamentary commitment to Jewish
Federation of Metropolitan Detroit's
Centennial Fund.
The Matthews Family Foundation
In-Home Support Centennial Fund
now provides a safety net for future
seniors in the community, providing
services that include personal care,
housekeeping, shopping and other
regular assistance for senior families
living — and aging well — in Jewish
Detroit.
"We have been truly blessed!' Bob
says. "Our contribution is our way
of saying 'thank you' for all the good
things we've had in our life *

This article first appeared on Federation's

myJewishDetroit.org, where Vivian Henoch is

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A Computer Science major at Yeshiva University, Ariel is
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