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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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#Shortstops: California League star’s history told through Museum donation

Medals in Museum collection detail Nick Smith's incredible 1887 season in the California League.

Notre Dame football history connects to Cooperstown

Thanks to the efforts of a former Steele intern, the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum was able to add a helmet from Notre Dame Football's game at Yankee Stadium to its collection.

Applications for 2019 Class of Frank and Peggy Steele Interns Due January 31

Twenty summer internships available this year at Museum in Cooperstown.

Kiner earned election in final year of BBWAA eligibility

On Jan. 23, 1975, Ralph Kiner was elected to the Hall of Fame.

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#CardCorner: 1974 Topps Chuck Goggin

This 1974 Topps Chuck Goggin card highlights Goggin's achievements both on and off the field.

Twins Teammates Reunited in Cooperstown

On Jan. 16, 2001, former Twins teammates Kirby Puckett and Dave Winfield were elected to the Hall of Fame.

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#Shortstops: Breakfast of Negro Leagues Champions

In 1996, three Negro Leagues legends appeared on a Wheaties Box in celebration of Black History Month.

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#CardCorner: 1963 Topps Jim Landis

Topps' 1963 Jim Landis card serves as a reminder of the short-lived career of a great White Sox center fielder.

Morgan, Palmer enter Hall of Fame together

Jim Palmer and Joe Morgan became just the 20th and 21st Hall of Famers elected in their first year of BBWAA eligibility in 1990.

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Generous donations by Red Sox players, team tell story of 2018 champions in Cooperstown.

After 19 years in the big leagues, Ruffing called up for military service

With the United States deeply involved in World War II, 37-year-old Red Ruffing was drafted into the Army Air Corps on Jan. 4, 1943.

#CardCorner: 1958 Topps Wally Post

Wally Post's 1958 card features creative artwork by the team at Topps.

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2019 Ford C. Frick Award winner Al Helfer

#CardCorner: 1981 Topps Ellis Valentine

Ellis Valentine's 1981 Topps card features the Expos outfielder wearing a face guard on his batting helmet as a result of a beaning early in the 1980 season.

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.