ICHIRO, SABATHIA, WAGNER VOTED INTO HALL OF FAME
Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner were elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame Tuesday in balloting by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America.
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ELECTION & AWARDS NEWS
Class of 2025 electees soak in history at Hall of Fame
Ichiro, CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner were honored and excited to arrive in Cooperstown for the first time as Hall of Famers.
Allen, Parker named to Hall of Fame's Class of 2025
Two of the most recognizable sluggers from an era stretching from the mid-1960s through the ‘80s will be immortalized in Cooperstown.
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Beloved Guardians radio voice Tom Hamilton was overwhelmed by the Frick Award honor, presented by the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum for broadcast excellence.
Boswell honored by BBWAA after half a century of writing excellence
The longtime beat writer and columnist wrote eloquently about the National Pastime and its place in American culture.
SAVE THE DATE: JULY 25-28, 2025
Make your plans to witness Hall of Fame history during baseball's biggest weekend.
Yakyu | Baseball
Yakyu | Baseball: The Transpacific Exchange of the Game will debut in the new Guggenheim Gallery in July.
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PLAN YOUR MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND VISIT
Our celebration of the National Pastime will include the debut of the new exhibit Getting the Nod and the Hall of Fame Film Series, plus our popular Night at the Museum program and golf tournament.
Play Harder: The Triumph of Black Baseball in America
Created in collaboration with award-winning author Gerald Early, this book explores how Black Americans have shaped baseball from its emergence after the Civil War to the Negro Leagues and Jackie Robinson’s breaking of the color barrier, up to today’s game.
Yakyu | Baseball Exhibit Will Celebrate Shared Culture of Baseball in Japan and United States
Sponsored by Guggenheim Partners with support from former Dodgers owner Peter O’Malley, the Museum exhibit exploring the transpacific baseball exchange will debut in the new Guggenheim Gallery in July.
Museum Launches ‘1939 Society’ to Honor Estate Planning Supporters
The 1939 Society recognizes its members with exclusive opportunities to connect, celebrate, and share in the commitment they have made to the Hall of Fame’s mission. Their generosity ensures the Museum can continue to collect, preserve, and share the rich history of baseball for generations to come.
Black Baseball Programs, Artifacts Highlight Winter Break Week at Museum
Families can experience unique Museum artifacts and get a guided look at the history of Black baseball with special daily programs from Feb. 17-21 celebrating the Negro Leagues and Black History Month.
Request a School Resource Kit
Public elementary and middle schools are encouraged to request a School Resource Kit at no cost, which includes materials that support the delivery of the Museum's Civil Rights History curriculum in a classroom setting.
Celebrate Black History Month with Stories, Programs at Hall of Fame
Virtual programs and Museum features highlight an ongoing exploration of the Black baseball experience through the month of February.
THE ROAD TO COOPERSTOWN PODCAST
Hear from Hall of Fame legends as they reflect on their life in the game and the hurdles they overcame to earn baseball immortality in this SiriusXM podcast series.
EXTRAORDINARY EVENTS
BASEBALL CARD MYSTERIES
March 3, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
A Museum educator spotlights Joe Rudi's 1973 Topps card.
VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP: WOMEN'S HISTORY
March 4, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Explore the history of women and girls in baseball through this free program.
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