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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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Watch the Stars on Main Street at Hall of Fame Parade of Legends Saturday, July 20

Parade starts at 6 p.m. and features returning Hall of Famers.

Mussina flirts with perfection, throwing first of four career one-hitters

Mike Mussina came close to perfection early on his career, when he one-hit the Rangers on July 17, 1992.

Hall of Fame Class of 2019 prepares for Induction Weekend

The members of the Class of 2019 discuss the upcoming Hall of Fame Weekend.

Historic Class of 2019 to be Inducted July 21

Inductions of Harold Baines, Roy Halladay, Edgar Martinez, Mike Mussina, Mariano Rivera and Lee Smith highlight Hall of Fame Weekend 2019.

#Shortstops: Raines breaks scoreless tie with 13th-inning triple in 1987 All-Star Game

A ticket from the 1987 All-Star Game commemorates a key moment in Tim Raines' Hall of Fame career.

#Shortstops: Satchel’s All-Star legacy

Satchel Paige's 1952 All-Star Jersey is preserved at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.

#CardCorner: 1984 Topps Bert Campaneris

A look at the incredible career of Bert Campaneris.

PLAY Ball Returns for 18th Season July 19

Ozzie Smith joins special guests Trevor Hoffman, Jim Thome and Alan Trammell at the Museum’s Annual Education Fundraiser

Scouting reports trace Class of 2019 members’ path to Cooperstown

Scouting reports from the archives shed light on the journeys of the Class of 2019.

Mays’ pinch-hit homer leads National League to victory in 1956 All-Star Game

Willie Mays' home run in the 1956 All-Star Game paved the way for a National League victory.

All-Stars Headed to Cleveland Already Have a Place in Cooperstown

31 of This Year’s All-Star Game Participants Are Represented by Artifacts at the Hall of Fame.

One baseball connects two 2019 Hall of Fame inductees

The Class of 2019 Inductees Exhibit highlights the newest members of the Hall of Fame, and their connections.

Red Sox Weekend features inspiring story of David Mellor

Author and Red Sox senior director of grounds, Dave Mellor, is the author of the recently-published "One Base at a Time: How I Survived PTSD and Found My Field of Dreams."

Class of 2019 Inductees Exhibit debuts at Museum

Harold Baines, Roy Halladay, Edgar Martinez, Mike Mussina, Mariano Rivera and Lee Smith to be inducted July 21.

#Shortstops: All-American Triple

#CardCorner: 1979 Topps Mike Lum

Topps' 1979 Mike Lum card depicts the longtime Braves outfielder during his stint with the Reds.

59 Hall of Fame Legends Returning to Cooperstown

Harold Baines, Roy Halladay, Edgar Martinez, Mike Mussina, Mariano Rivera and Lee Smith to be Honored as Class of 2019.

Relive Inductees’ Hall of Fame Weekend Journey at Legends of the Game Roundtable Event

Class of 2019 Inductees Harold Baines, Edgar Martinez, Mike Mussina, Mariano Rivera and Lee Smith to Share Memories on Monday, July 22, at Clark Sports Center.

Overseas games bring National Pastime to global audience

The Red Sox vs Yankees series in London is part of a long history of international MLB games.

Jones continues farewell tour with 5-for-5, four-RBI day

During his final year in the majors, Chipper Jones continued to make history.

#CardCorner: 1974 Topps Gary Matthews

Gary Matthews' 1974 Topps card depicts an unusual scene.

#CardCorner: 1981 Topps Lee Lacy

Topps' 1981 Lee Lacy card highlights the career of one of the most dependable players of his era.

Martinez claims first place on Mariners’ all-time RBI list

Edgar Martinez made history on June 26, 2003 when he became the Mariners' all-time RBI leader.

Hall of Fame Night Coming to Bruno Stadium for Tri-City ValleyCats Game on Friday

Fans Have a Chance to See Museum Artifacts as ValleyCats Host Lake Monsters at 7 p.m.