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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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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 overwhelmed by 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.

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.

Wood relives 20 K game at Museum

Former flamethower Kerry Wood visits Hall of Fame.

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.

Library’s scouting reports provide trip through time

Some of the 2018 Hall of Fame Classic legends game participants had a chance to revisit their amateur past and check out their own scouting reports.

For Guerrero, Hall of Fame visit sums up remarkable career

Vladimir Guerrero savored his Orientation Visit to Cooperstown.

Keeping up with the Joneses

Chipper Jones makes his first visit to Cooperstown as a Hall of Famer.

Family History: Genovese scouting reports donated to Museum

Thanks to a generous donation from the Genovese family, the Hall of Fame has added 45 scouting reports to its collection.

Hall Tour Humbles Hoffman

Trevor Hoffman makes his visit to Cooperstown.