THE ROAD TO COOPERSTOWN PODCAST
Jim Leyland looks back on his emotional Induction Ceremony and the pivotal managerial decisions that led him to the Hall of Fame.
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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Cooperstown Museums to Host Community Day
Residents of Otsego County will receive free admission to the Hall of Fame, Fenimore Art Museum and The Farmers’ Museum on Saturday, Oct. 5.
Grove’s 30th win highlighted historic 1931 effort
With his historic victory on Sept. 18, 1931, the Athletics ace became the first left-hander to win 30 games in more than three decades.
Hunter's 200th win puts him in rare company
The Hall of Famer became just the third modern era pitcher to reach the 200-win milestone before turning 31.
Hall of Fame Welcomes Young Learners Experiencing History through Field Trips
Museum’s Black Baseball Initiative, with support from NBT Bank, provides students opportunity to learn how baseball and American culture intersect.
#CardCorner: 1988 Topps Mark Davis
The 1989 National League Cy Young Award winner was the seventh relief pitcher to earn the honor.
The "Tommy John surgery" turns 50
The procedure pioneered by Dr. Frank Jobe to repair Tommy John's ulnar collateral ligament would extend the careers of countless pitchers.
Remembering the Ebbets Field finale
The historic home of the Brooklyn Dodgers hosted its final big league baseball game on Sept. 24, 1957.
#CardCorner: 1970 Topps Dean Chance
The 1964 Cy Young Award winner was the Angels' first ace and one of the American League's most durable starters of the decade.
McGriff soaks in Hall of Fame legacy in Cooperstown
The Class of 2023 inductee returned to Cooperstown in support of the Pathfinder Village-Baseball Hall of Fame Golf Invitational.
Coming to Bat in Cooperstown
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Extraordinary Events
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Virtual Author Series: Melissa Ludtke
09.18.2024
Locker Room Talk: A Woman’s Struggle to Get Inside by Melissa Ludtke
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Fall Fridays
09.20.2024
Enjoy engaging programs at the Hall of Fame through the Fall Fridays Programming Series.
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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