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Cabrera continues on a Cooperstown path
Tigers slugger became one of just seven players with at least 500 homers and 3,000 hits when he joined the 3,000-hit club on April 23, 2022.
David Neft, who pushed baseball research forward, visits Cooperstown
David Neft, who was the driving force behind the The Baseball Encyclopedia, visited the Hall of Fame on April 15, 2022.
Cooperstown Symposium sees increase in female participation
An increasing number of women have presented at the Cooperstown Symposium on Baseball and American Culture in recent years.
Women rising the ranks in MLB coaching roles
Numerous women will take the field as coaches for MLB organizations in 2022.
Shoebox Treasures exhibit updated with rare PWCC Vault baseball cards
With the help of loans from the PWCC Vault, the Hall of Fame welcomes new cards to the <em>Shoebox Treasures</em> exhibit highlighting the 75th anniversary of the integration of the AL/NL.
In 1972, the Athletics launched a dynasty
The Swinging A’s of 1972 launched a dynasty whose stature swells with each passing year.
Donor Spotlight: Jay Baker showcases extensive Yankees collection
Longtime Hall of Fame donor Jay Baker's extensive collection of Yankees memorabilia is on display in an exhibition at Artis—Naples, The Baker Museum, in Naples, Fla.
Bud Fowler’s story has deep roots in Central New York
In 1987, thanks to an effort led by SABR, a headstone was erected for Class of 2022 Hall of Fame electee Bud Fowler.
Sparks documented history, blazed trails through a camera lens
Over his 30-plus year career as a photographer, Don Sparks captured 16 MLB Rookies of the Year and 19 NBA Rookies of the Year, as well as numerous Hall of Famers and public figures.
Toni Stone, Connie Morgan and Mamie Johnson blazed a trail for women in the Negro Leagues
In the 1950s, Indianapolis Clows owner Syd Pollack signed three women who had the talent to be more than simply gate attractions.
Big Papi comes to Cooperstown
David Ortiz’s historic career path ends with Hall of Fame election in his first appearance on the BBWAA ballot.
Baseball Digest still enthralling fans in eighth decade
Baseball Digest, the nation's longest-running baseball magazine, celebrates its 80th anniversary in 2022.
Athletics of 1927 fielded a roster filled with future Hall of Famers
Prior to the 1927 season, the Philadelphia Athletics added three future Hall of Famers to their already star-studded roster.
Clemente’s legacy remains vibrant source of inspiration
Roberto Clemente's legacy involves many components: the increase in the number of Latino players in baseball, his remarkable perseverance, the issue of race and what it means to be a true hero.
Pioneering Cleveland broadcaster Jack Graney named 2022 Frick Award winner
Jack Graney was named the the 2022 winner of the Ford C. Frick Award, presented annually for excellence in broadcasting by the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.
Kurkjian honored with 2022 BBWAA Career Excellence Award
Tim Kurkjian was elected the 2022 winner of the BBWAA Career Excellence Award, an honor presented annually to a sportswriter “for meritorious contributions to baseball writing.”
Baldassaro interview collection details rich history of Italian Americans in baseball
Thanks to Lawrence Baldassaro’s recent donation, a collection of interviews conducted for his book “Baseball Italian Style” are now part of the Hall of Fame’s Recorded Media Archives.
Hall calls six via Golden Days, Early Baseball era committees
Gil Hodges, Jim Kaat, Minnie Miñoso, Tony Oliva, Bud Fowler and Buck O'Neil were elected to the Hall of Fame on Dec. 5, 2021.
Clemente’s legacy captured by timeless Topps cards
The span of Roberto Clemente’s baseball cards over the course of his career gives us a good sense of how Topps cards changed from the mid-1950s to the early 1970s.
Charles Ebbets and the Malbone Street wreck
If not for his tendency to be a little long winded, Charles Ebbets may have been one of the victims of what is often considered the deadliest train crash in American history on Nov. 1, 1918.
Eckersley’s career path keeps 1988 in perspective
Dennis Eckersley surrendered one of the most historic homers in history – and was grateful to be there.
World Series history and 'Taco Heroes' collide in Cooperstown
To commemorate the 10th year of “Steal a Base Steal a Taco”, the Hall of Fame has partnered with Taco Bell to bring the first stolen base of the 2021 World Series to Cooperstown.
