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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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#CardCorner: 1985 Donruss Tim Wallach

Tim Wallach played in more games for the Expos than any other player in team history during 13 seasons in Montreal.

#CardCorner: 1978 Topps Félix Millan

Félix Millan did not play in the big leagues after the 1977 season. But the three-time All-Star has a card in the 1978 Topps set.

#CardCorner: 1988 Fleer Frank Viola

In 1987 and 1988, there was hardly a pitcher anywhere who was more successful than Frank Viola.

#CardCorner: 1990 Donruss José Lind

José Lind helped the Pirates win three straight division titles.

#CardCorner: 1987 Fleer Jeffrey Leonard

The highlight of Jeffrey Leonard's career came in the 1987 NLCS, when he rocked the baseball world with his "one flap down" home run celebration and was named NLCS MVP.

#CardCorner: 1984 Donruss Alejandro Peña

In 23 postseason appearances over nine series, Alejandro Peña was 4-3 with four saves and a 2.03 ERA, earning two World Series rings with the Dodgers and another with the Braves.

#CardCorner: 1987 Fleer Rick Reuschel

Rick Reuschel's exceptional 68.1 career WAR is proof that he was an underappreciated ace.

#CardCorner: 1989 Topps Von Hayes

Von Hayes was so highly valued that the Phillies sent five players to the Indians in exchange for his contract after he'd played just one full big league season.

#CardCorner: 1976 Topps Willie Davis

There may not have been a more underappreciated player in his time than Willie Davis, who compiled 2,561 hits, 398 stolen bases and a 60.7 career WAR.

#CardCorner: 1963 Topps Sam McDowell

Since his debut in 1961, only Nolan Ryan (10) and Randy Johnson (nine) have led their league in strikeouts more times than Sam McDowell.

#CardCorner: 1984 Donruss Jeff Reardon

At the end of the 1992 season, the all-time saves mark belonged to Jeff Reardon – one of the most consistent closers of his time.

#CardCorner: 1986 Topps Mookie Wilson

Bill Buckner's glove was the story in Game 6 of the 1986 World Series – but it was Mookie Wilson who set history in motion by hitting a grounder to first.

#CardCorner: 1988 Donruss Bob Forsch

Bob Forsch was just the ninth 20th century pitcher to have a 20-win season, play for a World Series winner and throw two no-hitters.

#CardCorner: 1988 Fleer Juan Samuel

Juan Samuel's baseball career featured three All-Star Game selections and a reputation as one of the most respected coaches in the game.

#CardCorner: 1981 Donruss Steve Rogers

Though Steve Rogers and his Expos teammates never made it to the top of the mountain, Rogers' legacy is that of a pitcher who, for a period of time, was a contender for the title of "best in baseball."

#CardCorner: 1987 Topps Larry Herndon

Larry Herndon helped power the Tigers to their 1984 World Series victory, batting .333 and catching the final out of the decisive Game 5.

#CardCorner: 1975 Topps Darold Knowles

Darold Knowles only saw action in one of the Athletics' three straight World Series victories - but he carved his name in the record books nonetheless.

#CardCorner: 1983 Topps Willie McGee

Willie McGee went from a relatively anonymous big league rookie to an overnight sensation in the fall of 1982.

#CardCorner: 1975 Topps Gene Garber

For Gene Garber, striking out Pete Rose to snap his 44-game hitting streak was a chance to show a national audience he was one of the best relievers of his era.

#CardCorner: 1988 Fleer Chet Lemon

There have been just eight seasons in history where an outfielder has recorded at least 500 putouts. One of them belongs to Chet Lemon, possibly one of the most underrated players of his time.

#CardCorner: 1988 Donruss Mike Scott

Mike Scott parlayed his dominant split-finger fastball into a late-career rise that saw him become one of the game’s top pitchers.

#CardCorner: 1973 Topps Chris Chambliss

When they traded for Chris Chambliss in 1974, the Yankees acquired a first baseman who would be the foundation of a new dynasty in New York.

#CardCorner: 1983 Topps Jerry Reuss

Jerry Reuss remains one of fewer than 40 players who appeared in a big league game in four different decades.

#CardCorner: 1984 Topps Garry Templeton

Since the birth of the National League in 1876, only one player has led the league in triples for three straight seasons: Garry Templeton, from 1977-79.