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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: 1988 Fleer Willie Upshaw

First baseman Willie Upshaw was one of the Blue Jays' mainstays during the 1980s.

#CardCorner: 1987 Topps Howard Johnson

Howard Johnson was considered one of the best all-around offensive players in the game for a time during his career in the 1980s and '90s.

#CardCorner: 1990 Topps José Rijo

At one point he was the youngest pitcher in the majors. He also earned World Series MVP honors. José Rijo's career saw him struggle, succeed and battle injuries during a 14-year career.

#CardCorner: 1981 Topps Dave Kingman

During his 16 years in the big leagues, Dave Kingman was one of the top home run hitters of his era.

#CardCorner: 1978 Topps Tony Armas

During his 14-year big league career, Tony Armas had a front-row seat for history with memorable teams in Oakland and Boston.

#CardCorner: 1987 Topps Brett Butler

Brett Butler spent time with six teams during his 17-year big league career and complied a WAR of 49.7.

#CardCorner: 1991 Upper Deck Ron Gant

During his career, Ron Gant carved out an Atlanta Braves legacy before helping three other franchises reach the postseason.

#CardCorner: 1985 Topps John Tudor

For one unforgettable four-month stretch in 1985, John Tudor made pitching look easy.

#CardCorner: 1969 Topps Don Buford

Don Buford's 10-year major league career included five years in Baltimore and a 1970 World Series title.

#CardCorner: 1978 Topps Doug DeCinces

Doug DeCinces followed Brooks Robinson at third base for the Baltimore Orioles.

#CardCorner: 1972 Topps Gene Michael

Gene Michael's 1972 Topps "In Action" card image features some hidden gems.

#CardCorner: 1976 Topps Charlie Hough

Knuckleballer Charlie Hough pitched in the big leagues for 25 seasons.

#CardCorner: 1987 Topps Devon White

Devon White flashed his power and speed combination to make it to the big leagues.

#CardCorner: 1981 Donruss Iván de Jesus

Iván de Jesus used his speed and durability to his advantage throughout his baseball career and became a regular on two pennant winners during his 15 seasons.

#CardCorner: 1987 Topps Eric Davis

Eric Davis is the only player in history with more than 275 homers and 300 steals with fewer than 1,500 career hits.

#CardCorner: 1974 Topps Clay Carroll

Clay Carroll is only one of three pitchers in history with at least 95 wins, 140 saves, 500 appearances and winning percentage of .550 or better.

#CardCorner: 1987 Fleer Junior Ortiz

One of the earliest players who wore No. 0, Junior Ortiz spent 13 seasons in the big leagues as a respected backup catcher.

#CardCorner: 1969 Topps Rick Wise

Rick Wise's career featured a no-hitter where he hit two home runs and a win in Game 6 of the 1975 World Series.

#CardCorner: 1987 Fleer Andrés Galarraga

Andrés Galarraga parlayed a late-career surge in Colorado into some of the most unique statistics in baseball history.

#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.