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#Shortstops: Photographic inspirations for Gene Mack cartoons donated to Hall of Fame

Thanks to the generosity of Gene Mack’s grandson, several dozen photographs which Mack used as source material for his drawings, are now a part of the Hall’s library collection.

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Yankees' acquisition of Raines helps kick-start dynasty

Tim Raines was traded from the White Sox to the Yankees on Dec. 28, 1995, and helped New York win World Series titles in 1996 and 1998.

#Shortstops: Greinke Trade Reshaped Royals' Destiny

Zack Greinke's career with the Royals included a 15-strikeout game that is commemorated at the Hall of Fame with a ball used that day. But it was Greinke's trade to the Brewers that positioned the Royals to win a World Series.

#Shortstops: Holiday wishes, Philadelphia style

The Philadelphia Athletics' 1947 holiday card features the team's ascent of the American League standings.

#CardCorner: 1983 Donruss Pat Tabler

Pat Tabler's 1983 Donruss card featured a player who would one day be known as one of the game's best clutch hitters.

2019 J.G. Taylor Spink Award winner Jayson Stark

Morris' move to Toronto helped Blue Jays to title

In December of 1991 Hall of Famer Jack Morris signed with the Blue Jays, whom he would ultimately help to win back-to-back World Series titles.

Helfer named 2019 Ford C. Frick Award winner

Al Helfer, who became a household name in the 1950s on the Mutual Game of the Day, has been named the 2019 Frick Award winner.

Baines, Smith awed by election to Hall of Fame

Harold Baines and Lee Smith spent their first full day as Hall of Famers in awe of the honor bestowed on them.

Jayson Stark wins 2019 Spink Award

Jayson Start has been named the winner of the BBWAA's J.G. Taylor Spink Award for 2019.

Smith, Baines humbled by call to Hall of Fame

Lee Smith and Harold Baines were elected to the Hall of Fame on Dec. 9 2018.

Lee Smith, Harold Baines elected to Hall of Fame by Today's Game Era Committee

Class of 2019 to be inducted July 21 in Cooperstown.

#CardCorner: 1978 Topps Dave Heaverlo

Dave Heaverlo's 1978 Topps card featured at image, like many in that set, taken at Candlestick Park.

After Pearl Harbor, baseball played a part in fight for freedom

Baseball played an important role following the attacks on Pearl Harbor.

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Herzog's blockbuster trades reshape Cardinals, Brewers

In one dizzying week in December of 1980, Cardinals general manager Whitey Herzog acquired two future Hall of Fame relievers.

Today’s Game Era Committee Ballot to Be Considered Dec. 9 at Baseball’s Winter Meetings

Results announced live on Sunday, Dec. 9, during “MLB Tonight” at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on MLB Network.

Alomar trade reshaped baseball landscape

On Dec. 5, 1990, the Blue Jays acquired Roberto Alomar and Joe Carter from the Padres in a deal that set the stage for Toronto's back-to-back World Series titles.

#CardCorner: 1973 Topps Dave Nelson

Dave Nelson's 1973 Topps card featured an action photo typical of that year's set.

16 Millimeters of Babe and Lou

Film preserved by the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles was recently identified as containing barnstorming images of Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig.

Exhibit Honoring World Series Champion Red Sox Now Open at Hall of Fame

Artifacts from the Red Sox's 2018 World Series championship will be on exhibit at the Hall of Fame through the 2019 MLB postseason.

#Shortstops: Atlanta Mystery Solved in Cooperstown

The story of Atlanta Crackers' pitcher Norm Brown helped identify a photo in Cooperstown.

Blockbuster trade sends Morgan to Reds

On Nov. 19, 1971, the Reds reshaped their future in an eight-player deal that brought Joe Morgan to Cincinnati.

#Shortstops: The Other Side of No. 715

Ron Sherman's photo of Hank Aaron rounding the bases following his 715th home run has become the iconic image of that moment.

#CardCorner: 1968 Topps Pete Richert

Pete Richert's 1968 Topps card appeared midway through his successful 13-year stint in the big leagues.