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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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#Shortstops: Hooray for Hollywood

A recent donation to the National Hall of Fame and Museum highlights a brief moment in a player's career, and the legacy of the PCL.

#CardCorner: 1979 Topps Andy Messersmith

Cy Young Award winner Andy Messersmith didn't ever pitch for the New York Yankees, but you'd never know that based on his 1979 Topps card.

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#Shortstops: Stop the presses

The printing press plates from the day after the Cubs won the World Series in 2016 have been preserved in Cooperstown to tell the story of postseason baseball, and to help illustrate the relationship between baseball and the media.

USS Cooperstown construction underway

For the first time ever, a Freedom-variant littoral combat ship will be named after the Village of Cooperstown.

Ten Named to Modern Baseball Era Ballot for National Baseball Hall of Fame Consideration

Nine players and one executive with greatest impact from 1970 to 1987 to be considered on Dec. 8 for Class of 2020.

2020 Ford C. Frick Award Ballot Finalized

Winner to be announced at Baseball’s Winter Meetings on Dec. 11.

Maddux sets record with 17th Gold Glove Award

Greg Maddux made history in November of 2007, when he earned his record 17th Gold Glove Award.

#CardCorner: 1969 Topps Andy Etchebarren

Longtime Orioles catcher and two-time World Series champion Andy Etchebarren is featured in this 1969 Topps card.

Treasures from 2019 World Series Headed Home to Cooperstown

Collection of artifacts from Nationals’ first title to be featured in Museum’s Autumn Glory exhibit.

Tricks, treats and fun at the Hall of Fame

Few tricks but plenty of treats are preserved in the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum's archives.

2020 Modern Baseball Era Ballot

Nine former big league players and one executive comprise the 10-name Modern Baseball Era ballot

2020 Ford C. Frick Award Ballot

The winner of the 2020 Ford C. Frick Award will be announced Dec. 11 at the Winter Meetings in San Diego.

Torre, Rivera help make history at Game 3 of 2001 World Series

Two Hall of Famers - and a U.S. President - took the field for Game 3 of the 2001 World Series.

Museum Honors Veterans Day by Offering Free Admission to Veterans Nov. 6-30

Hall of Fame partners with New York State Division of Veterans Services for special event.

#CardCorner: 1992 Upper Deck Brian Downing

Upper Deck's 1992 Brian Downing card features the catcher in an odd position in the batter's box.

When Robinson signed with Montreal, baseball and America changed forever

Carter’s blast scores Molitor with Jays’ championship run

Paul Molitor set the stage for Joe Carter's walk-off heroics in Game 6 of the 1993 World Series.

#CardCorner: 1966 Topps John Blanchard

Johnny Blanchard's 1966 Topps card was the Yankees catcher's final time appearing on a baseball card.

Sherry Davis broke barriers with Giants

Sherry Davis made history as the first full-time female PA announcer in Major League Baseball.

Rivera, Mussina pitch Yankees past Red Sox in ALCS

Game 7 of the 2003 ALCS was filled with excitement - and future Hall of Famers.

#Shortstops: The Unending Braves

An unassuming piece of metal sheds some light on the history of the Boston Braves.

All-St. Louis World Series brought out the best in Cardinals, Browns

The 1944 World Series was an all-St. Louis affair between the Browns and the Cardinals.