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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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#CardCorner: 1974 Topps Carlos May

Topps' distinctive 1974 Carlos May card features the White Sox outfielder in the on-deck circle.

Cooperstown Museums to Host Community Day Oct. 5

Residents of Otsego County receive free admission to Fenimore Art Museum, The Farmers’ Museum and Hall of Fame.

#Shortstops: A bat ‘four’ a home run

Marlon Anderson helped the Dodgers make history when he used this bat to hit the team's fourth consecutive home run on Sept. 18, 2006.

#Shortstops: Sharing the game

Artifacts tell the story of the effort to make the National Pastime accessible to all.

Gary Darling calls on Cooperstown

Gary Darling spent nearly three decades as an umpire in the major leagues, and recently visited the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.

Robinson records pinch-hit RBI single in final game

When Frank Robinson's major league playing career came to an end it signaled the start of his managerial major league career.

#CardCorner: 1969 Topps Tom Phoebus

A League of Their Own Headlines 14th Annual Baseball Hall of Fame Film Festival Sept. 20-21 in Cooperstown

Eleven films featured in Museum’s annual tribute to baseball on the big screen.

Rivera becomes second pitcher to reach 600 saves in Yankees’ win over Seattle

In 2011 Mariano Rivera made history as the second player to earn 600 career saves.

Returning to Cooperstown, Lee Smith reflects on a memorable summer

Six weeks after his Hall of Fame induction, Lee Smith returned to Cooperstown in support of Pathfinder Village.

#CardCorner: 1972 Topps Phil Regan

Decades before he became the Mets' pitching coach, Phil Regan was a pitcher himself.

Roy Halladay tosses one-hit, complete game shutout against Yankees

In the wake of trade deadline speculation, Roy Halladay turned in one of his top performances of the season.

#CardCorner: 1970 Topps Jose ‘Coco’ Laboy

Topps' 1970 Jose Laboy card features "Coco" during his time with the Montreal Expos.

Hall of Fame Regular Hours of Operation Resume Sept. 2

Museum will be open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. until summer 2020.

#Shortstops: Judging Baseball Cards

An 1888 promotional poster from Old Judge highlights a number of future Hall of Famers.

Sandberg becomes first 2B to reach 30-homer mark in consecutive seasons

Despite illness, future Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg still managed to make history when he became the first second baseman to homer 30+ times in consecutive seasons.

#Shortstops: Ebbets Field on film

When the Brooklyn Dodgers moved to Los Angeles they left behind Ebbets Field, which would not become fully demolished until years later.

#CardCorner: 1984 Topps Mitchell Page

Mitchell Page's 1984 Topps card highlights a player who combined power and speed during his eight-year big league career.

Birthday Party

Book your child's birthday party at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.

#Shortstops: Printed history

Museum collection contains African-American baseball team posters.

#Shortstops: Shoes for a legend

Despite his nickname, Joe Jackson did in fact wear shoes, and a pair of his spikes are preserved at the Hall of Fame.

Padgett catches a glimpse of history for 1939 Cardinals

A photograph by George Burke brings a backup catcher's historic season to light.

Raines Sr. and Raines Jr. face off in Triple-A game for first ever father-son matchup

Tim Raines and his son made history in 2001, as the first father-son duo to face off in a regular season professional game.

#CardCorner: 1979 Topps Andre Thornton

Andre Thornton's 1979 Topps card features the first basemen in the distinctive Cleveland uniforms of the time.