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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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4 Things Everyone Should Discover in the Museum

It doesn’t take a diehard fan to enjoy all the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum has to offer.

#Shortstops: Jones’ spikes celebrate Jackie’s legacy

On April 15, 2018, Orioles center fielder Adam Jones celebrated the 71st anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier with these specially designed spikes.

#Shortstops: An AAGPBL legacy

After competing in a tryout, Joyce "Lucky" Steele was awarded a spot on the Kalamazoo Lassies in 1953 and learned many valuable lessons in her year in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.

#Shortstops: Total eclipse of the park

The Salem-Keizer Volcanoes channeled their creativity by celebrating the first-ever ‘Eclipse Delay’ in baseball history on Aug. 21, 2017.

Fox records seven straight hits in doubleheader

On Aug. 23, 1956, Nellie Fox of the White Sox recorded seven straight hits in a doubleheader against the Yankees.

#Shortstops: Madame umpire

In 1908, this ball in the Museum's collection was used in a series umpired by Amanda Clement, who became the first woman to ever be paid to umpire a game in 1904.

Ruth’s passing stunned baseball world

The baseball world lost a legend when Babe Ruth passed away on Aug. 16, 1948.

#CardCorner: 1973 Topps Fred Norman

Persistence kept Fred Norman in the big leagues and helped him win two World Series rings with the Reds.

#Shortstops: Chapman tragedy documented with Museum artifact

Just one start after hitting Ray Chapman in the skull with a pitch, Carl Mays and Babe Ruth signed this ball from Mays' complete game shutout on Aug. 23, 1920.

Astros World Series Weekend

Astros Weekend will be held Aug. 4-5 at the Hall of Fame and will feature the 2017 World Series ring and World Series trophy on display.

#Shortstops: Ticket to History

These one-dollar tickets netted two fans first base side seats at the 1943 Hall of Fame Game in Cooperstown.

Carter wins ‘81 ASG MVP

On Aug. 9, 1981, Gary Carter's two home runs in the All-Star Game helped baseball bounce back from a strike.

#Shortstops: Lou Gehrig’s gift

Lou Gehrig gifted this charm bracelet, crafted with pieces from his awards, to his wife Eleanor on their fourth wedding anniversary.

#CardCorner: 1982 Topps Dick Davis

Dick Davis had a solid six-year big league career - and a place in a child's imagination.

#Shortstops: Spring Training in Cuba

In 1947, All-American Girls Professional Baseball League teams joined the Brooklyn Dodgers for spring training in Cuba.

#Shortstops: Astros, Verlander inspire a city

Justin Verlander and the Astros gave the city of Houston hope with their run to the 2017 World Series.

Fifty-seven Hall of Famers returned to see the Class of 2018 inducted in front of 53,000 fans

The Hall of Fame Class of 2018 was inducted on July 29 in Cooperstown.

Class of 2018 Takes Its Place in Cooperstown

Vladimir Guerrero, Trevor Hoffman, Chipper Jones, Jack Morris, Jim Thome and Alan Trammell were inducted into the Hall of Fame on July 29, 2018.

Costas, Ocker receive awards as fans flock to Cooperstown on Induction Eve

Sheldon Ocker and Bob Costas received the Spink and Frick Award, respectively, at the July 28 Awards Presentation.

Time to Shine

Bob Costas and Sheldon Ocker received the Frick and Spink Award, respectively the day before the Class of 2018's induction in Cooperstown.

Legends PLAY Ball in Cooperstown as Hall of Fame Weekend Gets Under Way

PLAY Ball, Dedication of Grandstand Theater highlight Friday of Hall of Fame Weekend.

Museum Fundraiser PLAY Ball gets Hall of Fame Weekend Under Way

Hall of Fame Weekend 2018 begins with annual Ozzie Smith event in Cooperstown.

Arte Moreno Elected to Board of Directors for National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum

Angels owner Arte Moreno was elected to the Hall of Fame Board of Directors on July 27, 2018.

Hall of Famers return to honor Class of 2018 as Induction Sunday nears

Thursday of Hall of Fame Weekend 2018 featured the return of many Hall of Famers to Cooperstown.