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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.
Television guru Michael Schur visits Cooperstown
Television writer/producer Michael Schur and his son William visited the Hall of Fame on Oct. 9, 2021.
Clemente’s October led Pirates to 1971 title
In 1971, Roberto Clemente powered the Pirates to a thrilling World Series victory over the Orioles in seven games.
Ron Hansen’s triple play
Former big league shortstop Ron Hansen visited the Hall of Fame, where he got the chance to see the glove he used to turn an unassisted triple play on display.
Maris jersey from historic 1961 season lands in Cooperstown
Thanks to a recent donation from author and former MLB executive Andy Strasberg, a jersey Roger Maris wore during his historic 1961 season is now on display in Cooperstown.
Jenkins reflects on anniversary of his Cy Young season
In 1971, Fergie Jenkins won 24 games en route to the National League Cy Young Award.
Clemente’s 3,000th hit nearly made history twice
On Sept. 30, 1972, Roberto Clemente became the 11th player in history to record his 3,000th career hit. It would also be the last regular season hit of his career.
Fifty years ago, the Big Apple honored the Great One
On Sept. 24, 1971, Robert Clemente was honored on Roberto Clemente Day at Shea Stadium, as the Pirates came to town to face the Mets.
Class of 2020 savors their induction experience
The Class of 2020 - featuring Derek Jeter, Marvin Miller, Ted Simmons and Larry Walker - was officially inducted into the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown on Sept. 8, 2021.
Induction Eve brings smiles to everyone in Cooperstown
Thirty-one Hall of Famers returned to Cooperstown to honor the Class of 2020 at the 2021 Induction Ceremony, which is set for Sept. 8.
Jeter, Simmons, Walker prepare for induction day
The three living members of the Hall of Fame Class of 2020 spoke with media via conference call to reflect on the upcoming Induction Ceremony.
