THE ROAD TO COOPERSTOWN PODCAST
Mariano Rivera discusses his Panamanian roots, overcoming language barriers with teammates and what it feels like to pitch in the postseason as the game hangs in the balance.
Baseball connects us: Generation to generation, fan to fan and rival to rival. Experience its history and live its story. Round third to Cooperstown now.
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IN COOPERSTOWN, YOUR MEMORIES COME ALIVE
Make your way here and journey through the moments and memories that have enriched countless lives, starting with yours.
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Steele Internship Applications Now Open
College students and recent graduates eager to spend the summer in Cooperstown can apply for the 2025 Frank and Peggy Steele Internship Program for Youth Leadership Development through Jan. 31.
Brett’s ALCS MVP performance propels Royals to World Series
George Brett took home Most Valuable Player honors in the 1985 American League Championship Series en route to the Royals' first World Series title.
Becoming Mr. October
Reggie Jackson’s three home runs in Game 6 of the 1977 World Series lifted the Yankees to their first title in 15 seasons.
#CardCorner: 1993 Topps José Mesa
José Mesa was more than a one-hit wonder, recording 321 saves over 19 big league seasons.
#Shortstops: Cap For a Champion
Jackie Robinson wore this cap during the 1955 World Series while contributing to Brooklyn's first championship.
Century Series
One hundred years ago, the Senators and Walter Johnson celebrated what would be their only title.
Molitor’s excellence rewarded with World Series MVP
Paul Molitor followed his award-winning 1993 regular season with World Series MVP honors for Toronto.
#CardCorner: 1963 Topps Vern Law
If not for Cy Young Award winner Vern Law’s three starts in the 1960 World Series, Bill Mazeroski would never have had the chance to play the hero.
2025 Ford C. Frick Award Ballot Finalized
Ten of the National Pastime’s most honored and respected voices have been named as the finalists for the 2025 Ford C. Frick Award, which will be announced on Dec. 11 at baseball’s Winter Meetings in Dallas.
Coming to Bat in Cooperstown
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Extraordinary Events
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VIP EXPERIENCE
10.17.2024
This special two-day experience allows visitors behind-the-scenes access to the Museum.
Among the highlights of this unique package are: after-hours access to the Museum, an Archives tour and artifact spotlight featuring items from the Hall of Fame's Collections.
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2024 World Series Gala
10.26.2024
As the excitement of the postseason reaches a fever pitch, baseball’s hometown will provide the best seat in the house to watch the action.
Immersive Exhibits
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HALL OF FAME PLAQUE GALLERY
The Plaque Gallery is sacred ground for baseball fans, where the bronze plaques of the Hall of Famers line the oak walls and visitors speak in hushed, reverential tones. The dramatic arched entryway and marble columns let you know you are somewhere special.
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THE SOULS OF THE GAME: VOICES OF BLACK BASEBALL
This new exhibit spotlights the decades-long history of Black baseball prior to the formation of the Negro Leagues, through the complexities of baseball’s re-integration, to the challenges that remain today, revealing the deep connections between baseball and Black America.
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