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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.

Carlos Paula, the man who integrated the Washington Senators

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Maddux’s drive powered him to 300th win

On Aug. 7, 2004, Greg Maddux recorded his 300th career win, becoming the 22nd pitcher to reach the milestone.

Relive the Sound of the Game’s History with ‘Memories from the Microphone’

New book from the Baseball Hall of Fame and Mango Publishing celebrates a century of baseball broadcasts.

Award winners honored in Cooperstown

The 2021 Awards Presentation was held on July 24.

Awards Presentation Honors Frick, BBWAA Career Excellence, Buck O’Neil Lifetime Achievement Winners

Event to be broadcast at 12 p.m. ET on Sunday, July 25, on MLB Network.

#CardCorner: 1974 Topps Mickey Rivers

He grew up in tough surroundings, but by 1978, Mickey Rivers had reached the top of the baseball world as the center fielder of the back-to-back World Series champion Yankees.

Rickey Henderson swipes five bags, scores four runs without an official at-bat

On July 29, 1989, Rickey Henderson walked four times, amassing four runs scored and five stolen bases without recording an official at-bat.

#Shortstops: Locastro’s stolen goods

Outfielder Tim Locastro wore these cleats on April 10, 2021, when he set a big league record (since 1951) with his 28th consecutive successful stolen base attempt to start his career.

#CardCorner: 1974 Topps Dan Driessen

For a player who went undrafted out of high school, Dan Driessen fashioned a career that no one would have predicted, becoming the primary reserve on the Reds dynasty teams of the 1970s.

Radio Days

On Aug. 5, 1921, Harold Arlin provided the play-by-play as Forbes Field played host to the first MLB radio broadcast on KDKA.

Ted Williams hits for the cycle, collects seven hits in doubleheader

Ted Williams put together an exceptional day in a doubleheader against the St. Louis Browns on July 21, 1946, capping things off by hitting for the cycle in game two.

Clemente overcame societal barriers en route to superstardom

Roberto Clemente was one of the greatest players of the 1960s. But en route to stardom, he faced many difficulties in his relationships with teammates and the media.

Hall of Fame Expands Educational Outreach Program with Morgan Stanley Grant

Morgan Stanley fully funds initiative to provide students in low-income communities across the U.S. with Hall of Fame’s support over next four years.

#CardCorner: 1988 Fleer Doug Jones

He didn't earn a regular MLB roster spot until the season he turned 30 - but Doug Jones saved 303 big league games over his 16-year career nonetheless.

Ozzie breaks Aparicio’s record for assists at shortstop

On July 14, 1994, Ozzie Smith passed Luis Aparicio to set a new all-time record for career assists at shortstop.

#Shortstops: Dutch Strikes Silver

Dutch Zwilling was awarded this silver bat for leading the Chicago Federal League club in batting average in 1914.

#Shortstops: Slippery elm and the spitball

In the early 1900s, slippery elm bark was frequently used by spitball pitchers to facilitate unnatural movement of the ball.

Josh Rawitch named President of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum

Rawitch to begin serving as President of the Hall of Fame on Sept. 9

#CardCorner: 1982 Donruss Hal McRae

Hal McRae was one of the premier designated hitters of his time, and in 1985, he helped the Royals win their first World Series title.

Museum Debuts Hall of Fame Connections YouTube Series

Thirteen-episode series, produced by MLB Network, links museum artifacts throughout the decades.

Jeter goes 5-for-5, gets 3,000th hit in dramatic fashion

On July 9, 2011, Derek Jeter recorded his 3,000th hit in dramatic fashion, homering at Yankee Stadium to reach the milestone.

#Shortstops: Bearing a Championship

The 1947 Mobile Bears went 94-59, winning the pennant and the Southern Association Championship. A scorecard from the 1947 season is preserved in Cooperstown.

McCovey’s 500th homer marks milestone for slugger

On June 30, 1978, Willie McCovey slugged his 500th career home run - a solo shot at Atlanta Stadium.

#Shortstops: Patently amazing

In 1892, William C. Blades invented the "base-ball apparatus," a device designed to prevent arm injuries for pitchers.

Induction Ceremony Returns to Unticketed Event

Tickets for Sept. 8 event no longer required for lawn seating on the grounds of the Clark Sports Center.