The iPhone 17 Pro has secured a unique place in sports history after one of four devices used to capture live footage during a pivotal Boston Red Sox game was added to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum's permanent collection in Cooperstown, New York. Apple announced this week that the device, which recorded the Red Sox clinching a postseason berth with a walk-off win over the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park, will be preserved as part of baseball's heritage.

This marks a significant moment for both Apple and Major League Baseball, as the iPhone 17 Pro was the first smartphone to provide live broadcast footage for an MLB game. The September broadcast on Apple TV's streaming service demonstrated the device's professional-grade camera capabilities in a high-pressure sports environment. The Hall of Fame's acquisition highlights how technology continues to transform sports broadcasting and fan experiences.

Looking ahead, Apple plans to expand iPhone integration throughout the 2026 MLB season, incorporating the devices into camera lineups for select Friday Night Baseball broadcasts. These games return to Apple TV starting March 27 as part of the platform's fifth season of MLB coverage, available to subscribers at $12.99 per month in the U.S.