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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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#CardCorner: 1973 Topps Paul Casanova

If you want to show a youngster a card that depicts good baserunning technique, start with Paul Casanova's 1973 Topps card.

Ripken reaches Gehrig's mark

On Sept. 5, 1995, Cal Ripken tied Lou Gehrig's mark by playing in his 2,130th consecutive game.

Murakami’s big league debut changed the game

On Sept. 1, 1964, Masanori Murakami became the first Japanese-born player to appear in a big league game.

Henderson reaches 2,000-run milestone

On Aug. 31, 1998, Rickey Henderson became the fifth player in MLB history to score 2,000 runs.

Now a fan, Beltrán savors Hall of Fame visit

Carlos Beltrán is a fan these days. And as a fan of the game, he wanted to come to Cooperstown.

Correspondence preserves timeline of search for Landis’ successor

Kenesaw Landis' tenure as baseball commissioner would be tough act for anyone to follow.

Morgan creates 200/500 club

On Aug. 27, 1978, Joe Morgan became the first player in big league history to amass 200 home runs and 500 stolen bases.

Roberts completely dominant versus Braves

Over the course of three seasons, Robin Roberts of the Phillies logged 13 straight complete games vs. the Braves.

Donor List

Thanks to these donors who have made a gift to help make Shoebox Treasures a reality.

Bench sets Reds mark with 325th home run

On Aug. 22, 1979, Johnny Bench became the Reds' all-time home run leader.

Wood relives 20 K game at Museum

Former flamethower Kerry Wood visits Hall of Fame.

Rickey shaped baseball’s future via Continental League

On Aug. 18, 1959, the upstart Continental League named Branch Rickey as league president.

Kaline's No. 6 was first to be retired by Tigers

On Aug. 17, 1980, the Tigers retired Al Kaline's No. 6, making him the first player in franchise history to have his number retired.

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#Shortstops: FBI files in Cooperstown

Johnny Vander Meer and J. Edgar Hoover? It’s a connection that could only be found in Cooperstown.

Abbott revisits his own history in Cooperstown

A quarter of a century after Jim Abbott threw a no-hitter, he was reunited with his game-worn cap from that game.

Dodger Blue Induction Day

On Aug. 14, 1984, former Dodgers Don Drysdale and Pee Wee Reese were inducted into the Hall of Fame along with Luis Aparicio, Rick Ferrell and Harmon Killebrew.

NPB Mascot donation brings fan experience to Museum

The baseball experience seems incomplete today without mascots.

Lemon made history on mound with Indians

On June 20, 1998, the Indians celebrated the 50th anniversary of their 1948 World Championship team and retired Bob Lemon's No. 21.

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