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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 Topps Don Slaught

Among all catchers with at least 1,000 games behind the plate, Don Slaught is one of just 25 with a career batting average of at least .280.

#CardCorner: 1976 Topps Dave Concepción

When he captured four consecutive Gold Glove Awards from 1973-76, Dave Concepción was widely regarded as the greatest shortstop in the game.

#CardCorner: 1988 Topps Tom Herr

Tom Herr, who began his big league career with 1,160 at-bats without a home run, turned his team's speed on the basepaths into runs batted in like few hitters ever had.

#CardCorner: 1981 Donruss Alfredo Griffin

After helping the Blue Jays go from expansion team to AL powerhouse, Alfredo Griffin settled into a veteran role that brought him four World Series rings - including one as a coach.

#CardCorner: 1970 Topps Mark Belanger

Mark Belanger was the shortstop of one of the greatest teams of his era, winning eight Gold Glove Awards and a World Series title over his 17 years with the Orioles.

#CardCorner: 1989 Fleer Willie Wilson

Despite obstacles before and during his playing days, Willie Wilson compiled a memorable career, winning a title with the Royals in 1985.

#CardCorner: 1982 Donruss Carney Lansford

Carney Lansford was the unquestioned backbone of the A’s team that won four division titles, three American League pennants and the 1989 World Series from 1988-92.

#CardCorner: 1969 Topps Freddie Patek

Listed at different times anywhere from 5-foot-4 to 5-foot-6, Freddie Patek fought for every minute of his 14 years in the big leagues with the Pirates, Royals and Angels.

#CardCorner: 1978 Topps Willie Randolph

Willie Randolph played in more games at second base than any other Yankee, and secured two World Series rings in the process.

#CardCorner: 1975 Topps Mike Hargrove

As a manager, Mike Hargrove skippered one of the most dominant teams of the 1990s. And as a player, "The Human Rain Delay" posted an impressive .396 career on-base percentage.

#CardCorner: 1982 Topps Tony Peña

Tony Peña spent 18 years in the big leagues as a player, retiring in fourth on the all-time games caught list before going on to serve as a major league coach and manager.

#CardCorner: 1980 Topps Larry Bowa

Larry Bowa hit just 15 career homers - but he was a five-time All-Star, two-time Gold Glove Award winner and World Series champion because of all the other things he did on the field.

#CardCorner: 1955 Topps Camilo Pascual

When he pitched his last big league game in 1971, Camilo Pascual had struck out more batters, started more games and thrown more shutouts than any other Cuban-born pitcher in history.

#CardCorner: 1978 Topps Don Kessinger

Don Kessinger spent his first 12 big league seasons with the Cubs, becoming one of the game's most highly-regarded infielders, before finishing his career as the last player/manager in AL history.

#CardCorner: 1980 Topps Garry Maddox

Garry Maddox was an eight-time Gold Glove Award winner in center field - but he may still be one of the most underrated defensive outfielders in the game’s history.

#CardCorner: 1972 Topps Preston Gómez

As the first Latin American-born manager of a big league team on Opening Day, Preston Gómez helped blaze trails and left a compelling legacy as a talent evaluator and trusted friend.

#CardCorner: 1970 Topps Sal Bando

As the captain of the Oakland Athletics dynasty of the 1970s, Sal Bando quietly produced wins and championships like few before or since.

#CardCorner: 1968 Topps Lee May

Over 18 seasons, Lee May accumulated 354 homers and 1,244 RBI, establishing himself as one of the great power hitters of his era.

#CardCorner: 1978 Topps Greg Luzinski

In an offensively-suppressed era, Greg Luzinski established himself as one of the most feared hitters in baseball, topping the 30-homer mark in three of four campaigns from 1975-78.

#CardCorner: 1974 Topps Mickey Rivers

He grew up in tough surroundings, but by 1978, Mickey Rivers had reached the top of the baseball world as the center fielder of the back-to-back World Series champion Yankees.

#CardCorner: 1974 Topps Dan Driessen

For a player who went undrafted out of high school, Dan Driessen fashioned a career that no one would have predicted, becoming the primary reserve on the Reds dynasty teams of the 1970s.

#CardCorner: 1988 Fleer Doug Jones

He didn't earn a regular MLB roster spot until the season he turned 30 - but Doug Jones saved 303 big league games over his 16-year career nonetheless.

#CardCorner: 1982 Donruss Hal McRae

Hal McRae was one of the premier designated hitters of his time, and in 1985, he helped the Royals win their first World Series title.

#CardCorner: 1979 Topps Jim Rooker

Jim Rooker began his career as an outfielder before establishing himself as one of the more dependable pitchers of the mid-1970s and leading the Pirates to a historic comeback in the 1979 World Series.