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Throughout Black History Month in February, the Hall of Fame celebrates the lives of African Americans who made historic contributions to the National Pastime.
By Adrianna Mondore
Over 40 years after Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier for players in Major League Baseball, Bill White became the first African-American president of a Major League.
It was another history-making moment for a man who left his mark on the game on the field, in the front office and in the broadcast booth.
Throughout Black History Month in February, the Hall of Fame celebrates the lives of African Americans who made historic contributions to the National Pastime.
By Adrianna Mondore
Many African-American men joined the Negro Leagues in the first half of the 20th Century because it was the only way they could get a chance to play baseball, as the Major League was not yet fully integrated.
Throughout Black History Month in February, the Hall of Fame celebrates the lives of African Americans who made historic contributions to the National Pastime.
By Lauren Camean
Jackie Robinson is often assumed to be the first African American to play in professional baseball, but in fact there were a selected few admirable precursors.
Throughout Black History Month in February, the Hall of Fame celebrates the lives of African Americans who made historic contributions to the National Pastime.
By Tina Zayat
The uniforms have changed. Umpiring has changed. And the equipment has evolved. But one of the most influential changes to the game of baseball has been men willing to risk it all on a bright idea: Electric light.
Throughout Black History Month in February, the Hall of Fame celebrates the lives of African Americans who made historic contributions to the National Pastime.
By Lenny DiFranza
Throughout Black History Month in February, the Hall of Fame celebrates the lives of African Americans who made historic contributions to the National Pastime.
By Ricky Gomez
Throughout Black History Month in February, the Hall of Fame celebrates the lives of African Americans who made historic contributions to the National Pastime.
By Max Miller
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. – The baseball universe will always remember the passion Earl Weaver had for the game. He had so much passion he was ejected from more ballgames than any other manager in American League history.
But that passion also resulted in four AL pennants and one World Series win – and a plaque at the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown.
Woody Williams endured an unspeakable family tragedy during his 15-year big league career.
His appearance on the 2013 Baseball Writers’ Association of America Hall of Fame ballot speaks volumes about a player who overcame the tallest obstacles en route to 132 big league wins.
Bernie Williams entered the big leagues with the expectation that he would continue the legacy of All-Star New York Yankees center fielders.
After 16 years, four Gold Glove Awards and four World Series championships, Williams fulfilled his destiny. Today, he stands on the threshold of the Hall of Fame.
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This Day in Baseball History
On May 21, 2000, a major league record six grand slams are hit on the same day. Anaheim Angels outfielder Garret Anderson hits the record-breaker, connecting in the Angels’ 10-6 loss to the Kansas City Royals. The previous record of five grand slams had been set just one year earlier.