LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - For three decades, an untold number of memories have been made on Main Street.

The Big Bat, 120 feet tall and 68,000 pounds, has become a key part of the city.

On Tuesday, the Slugger Museum went big, celebrating the Big Bat’s 30th birthday, covering all the bases: a card, a cake, and even a sweet serenade.

The Louisville Slugger Museum celebrating the 30th birthday of the Big Bat (WAVE)

The museum dedicated an entire exhibit to the Big Bat, highlighting its history down to its creation.

It wasn’t until this year that the name of one of the painters, John Yates, was revealed when photos were donated .

The name of the other man who helped has been a mystery for the last three decades.

“I started working for Negley in 1989, and that’s when I met Steve and

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