On Dec. 21, 1995, Roberto Alomar signed a three-year free agent contract with the Baltimore Orioles.

Matt Alexander's value as a pinch runner kept him on MLB rosters and, in 1979, helped fuel Pittsburgh's World Series title.

Rick Rhoden overcame significant injuries to enjoy successful careers in both baseball and golf.

Pitcher Tom Underwood had a seamlessly smooth delivery.

César Tovar's speed, offensive production and defensive versatility earned him MVP votes for five consecutive seasons.

Pitcher Tom Underwood had a seamlessly smooth delivery.

Willie Aikens was a top prospect for the Angels and became a World Series hero in 1980 with the Royals before his career took a dark turn.

Second baseman Rafael Landestoy played eight years in the big leagues and had his best season in 1980, when he helped the Astros reach the postseason.

For three days, Rollie Fingers was a member of the Boston Red Sox, in one of the most controversial sales of all time.

Umpire Frank Umont broke the stigma of Men in Blue wearing glasses.

Of all the players currently eligible for election to the Baseball Hall of Fame, Harold Baines has more hits than anyone but Rafael Palmeiro and Barry Bonds.

The Class of 2017 will be inducted July 30 in Cooperstown.

During baseball’s best weekend, everyone was smiling in Cooperstown.

A list of Hall of Famers who began their careers in American Legion baseball.

Lectures, Book Signings Held Throughout the Summer at Hall of Fame’s Bullpen Theater

On a perfect day for baseball, the greats of the game began to arrive in Cooperstown to celebrate one of the National Pastime’s most revered annual events.

Bud Selig’s work as commissioner leads him to Cooperstown’s doorstep.

Fred McGriff visited the Hall of Fame for the first time March 28 as part of his Orientation Tour.

Once a coveted catching prospect, Gary Alexander went on to become a seven-year big leaguer and a key piece in multiple major trades.

Two former American League Most Valuable Player Award winners as well as two World Series MVPs are among 19 new candidates on the 2017 Hall of Fame ballot

Blue Moon Odom's unusual delivery style is captured in his 1972 Topps "In Action" card.

Catcher Rick Cerone's 18-year career included a long stint in pinstripes after Thurman Munson's tragic death.

Once a college third baseman, Bob Boone played 17 MLB seasons after developing into an elite defensive catcher and an invaluable asset to pitching staffs.

Hall of Famer Brooks Robinson — one of the greatest third basemen of all time and an exemplary person — passed away on Sept. 26, 2023.

Annual Event Benefits Pathfinder Village and Hall of Fame’s Educational Programs

The rich history of the team yearbook dates back more than three-quarters of a century.

Mike Piazza and Ken Griffey Jr. were formally inducted on a sunny Sunday afternoon in Cooperstown, in front of an estimated crowd of 50,000 fans.

Two former American League Most Valuable Player Award winners as well as two World Series MVPs are among 19 new candidates on the 2017 Hall of Fame ballot

For the 14th straight year, The Wizard is ready to PLAY Ball in Cooperstown.

Baseball’s royalty makes its way to "America's Most Perfect Village."

Voting results will be announced Jan. 6, 2016.

Golf, media availability and the 2023 Awards Ceremony highlighted the Saturday of Induction Weekend.

Nine days before being inducted into the Hall of Fame, Scott Rolen and Fred McGriff met virtually with the media to discuss their illustrious careers and the July 23 ceremony.

Voting results will be announced Jan. 6, 2016.

Baseball’s royalty makes its way to "America's Most Perfect Village."

Ken Griffey Jr. and Mike Piazza will be inducted as part of the Class of 2016 on Sunday, July 24 in Cooperstown.

A day after the Induction Ceremony, Fred McGriff and Scott Rolen sat down with MLB Network's Jon Morosi to discuss their careers.

The Hall of Fame welcomed its two newest members Sunday as Fred McGriff and Scott Rolen were inducted.

Voting results will be announced Jan. 6, 2016.

Two former American League Most Valuable Player Award winners as well as two World Series MVPs are among 19 new candidates on the 2017 Hall of Fame ballot

Pat Gillick’s work as a talent hunter led him to a Hall of Fame career.

Nine days before being inducted into the Hall of Fame, Scott Rolen and Fred McGriff met virtually with the media to discuss their illustrious careers and the July 23 ceremony.

Announcement to be Carried Live on MLB Network and Simulcast on MLB.com; Class of 2017 Inducted July 30

African-American barnstormers, led by Hall of Famer Satchel Paige, left a remarkable legacy

Curt Flood and Hall of Famers who served in World War II will be honored during the annual Awards Presentation at Hall of Fame Weekend

Art “Superman” Pennington was an equal among greats. But he preferred to play in Latin America, where he was judged by his talents instead of by the color of his skin.

Breadon helped create St. Louis dynasty

On January 20, 1966 Ted Williams became one of the newest members of the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Like many Hall of Famers, Mantle, Mays and Snider overcame adversity to reach the Hall of Fame

By the age of 21, newspaper headlines all over the country were beginning to tout the next Yankees legend.

Leroy Jacobsen of Oak Park, Ill., wrote to Ty Cobb and got a reply from in May 1953, written in his signature green ink. In it, Cobb gives his opinions on the state of baseball at the time.

The St. Louis Cardinals and the Philadelphia Athletics meet at Doubleday Field to play in the third Hall of Fame Game.

Wally Moon's high-flying home runs were as memorable as his eyebrows.

More than 150 baseball-loving youngsters, some wearing caps, others sporting a jersey from their favorite team to learn a thing or two from former major leaguers.

On a perfect day for baseball, the greats of the game began to arrive in Cooperstown to celebrate one of the National Pastime’s most revered annual events.

Team Wizards defeated Team Knucksies 5-1 at Doubleday Field

New documentary seeks to answer a timeless question: Who threw the fastest pitch?

A day after the Induction Ceremony, Fred McGriff and Scott Rolen sat down with MLB Network's Jon Morosi to discuss their careers.

Jim Kaat was one of the first pitchers to be pictured during an at-bat on a Topps card.

Baseball’s best weekend brings out memories, emotions.

Brad Mangin makes historic photography donation to Museum Library