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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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Call of a Lifetime: Umpire Dale Scott visits Cooperstown

Veteran umpire penned "The Umpire is Out: Calling the Game and Living My True Self".

Humbled Kaat joins greatest team

Jim Kaat visited the Hall of Fame for his Orientation Tour on May 10, 2022.

Ortiz overwhelmed by visit to Hall of Fame

Legendary slugger visited Cooperstown in advance of the induction of the Class of 2022.

Paprocki makes history in Chicago, Cooperstown

On March 17, 2022, Cubs PA announcer Jeremiah Paprocki visited the Hall of Fame, where he saw his microphone on display.

Oliva’s Orientation Visit brings back memories from a lifetime in baseball

Hall of Fame Class of 2022 electee Tony Oliva traveled to Cooperstown for his Orientation Visit on March 2, 2022.

World Series champion Ian Anderson visits Cooperstown

Braves pitcher, a native of nearby Clifton Park, donated his Game 3 Fall Classic cap to the Hall of Fame.

Great Call: Ed Montague visits Cooperstown

In 2021, former big league umpire Ed Montague, spent 34 seasons in the majors before retiring after the 2009 campaign, visited the Hall of Fame.

Simmons awed by legends, history during Orientation Visit at Hall of Fame

Ted Simmons savored every minute of his Orientation Visit to Cooperstown.

Walker gets history lesson in visit to Hall of Fame

Larry Walker was overwhelmed by his Hall of Fame Orientation Tour.

Gary Darling calls on Cooperstown

Gary Darling spent nearly three decades as an umpire in the major leagues, and recently visited the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.

Returning to Cooperstown, Lee Smith reflects on a memorable summer

Six weeks after his Hall of Fame induction, Lee Smith returned to Cooperstown in support of Pathfinder Village.

Martinez experiences magic during Hall of Fame visit

Edgar Martinez soaked in the history during his Orientation Visit to the Hall of Fame.

Smith helps Legion celebrate in Cooperstown

Hall of Famer Lee Smith was the honored guest when the American Legion celebrated its 100th birthday in Cooperstown.

Mussina visits Cooperstown as Hall of Famer

Mike Mussina visited the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum as part of his Orientation Visit in March of 2019.

Record-setting closer Lee Smith enjoys every minute of Hall of Fame visit

Hall of Famer Lee Smith traveled to Cooperstown for his Orientation Visit in February of 2019.

Rivera awed by Hall of Fame tour

Newly-elected Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera made his first visit to Cooperstown on Feb. 1, 2019.

Harold Baines tours Hall of Fame during Orientation Visit

Harold Baines made his first visit to Cooperstown as a Hall of Famer on Jan. 29, 2019.

Kansas City catcher Salvador Perez visits Hall of Fame

Salvador Perez made a special trip to Cooperstown following the 2018 season.

A Visit of His Own

Actor Joey Slotnick, who appeared in A League of Their Own, and his father Terry visited the Hall of Fame on Oct. 17, 2018.

Justino Clemente, brother of Roberto, visits Hall of Fame

Justino Clemente, the 91-year-old brother of Roberto Clemente, visited the Hall of Fame on Sept. 29, 2018.

Skip Lockwood's Journey

Skip Lockwood discussed his 13 big league seasons in an Authors Series event at the Hall of Fame.

Former reliever Mark Littell visits Hall of Fame

Former big league pitcher Mark Littell visited the Hall of Fame on July 25 to discuss his book “On the Eighth Day, God Made Baseball"

Martin Dihigo’s son overcome by emotion at Hall of Fame

Hall of Famer Martin Dihigo's son, Gilberto, visited the Hall of Fame in 2018 and shared memories of his legendary father.

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.