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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: 1981 Topps Graig Nettles

No matter how you measure baseball success, Graig Nettles had an excellent career.

#CardCorner: 1985 Topps Virgil Father-Son

Topps' father/son cards in 1985 featured the trailblazing Virgils.

#CardCorner: 1978 Topps Amos Otis

Amos Otis was a standout outfielder for the Kansas City Royals for years.

#CardCorner: 1981 Topps J.R. Richard

Topps' 1981 J.R. Richard card highlights a player who was one of the most fearsome pitchers of his era.

#CardCorner: 1984 Topps Jack Clark

Jack Clark, when healthy, helped to electrify the Cardinals during the 1980s.

#CardCorner: 1975 Topps Ralph Garr

Topps' 1975 Ralph Garr card features the Braves outfielder mid-swing.

#CardCorner: 1960 Topps Roy Face

With a devastating forkball, Roy Face became one of baseball's top relief pitchers.

#CardCorner: 1996 Topps Dennis Martínez

Dennis Martínez was the first Nicaraguan to play in the major leagues.

#CardCorner: 1950 Bowman Johnny Lindell

Johnny Lindell contributed to a Yankees dynasty both on the mound and at the plate.

#CardCorner: 1955 Bowman Vic Raschi

This 1955 Bowman Vic Raschi card features the longtime Yankees starter.

#CardCorner: 1975 Topps Darrell Evans

Darrell Evans' career featured power and plate discipline.

#CardCorner: 1974 Topps Bill Madlock

Topps' 1974 Rookie Infielders card features a quartet of young ballplayers, including Bill Madlock.

#CardCorner: 1986 Topps Vince Coleman

The fleet-of-foot Vince Coleman is featured on this 1986 Topps card.

#CardCorner: 1953 Topps Ferris Fain

Ferris Fain won two AL batting titles and ranks among the all-time leaders in on-base percentage.

#CardCorner: 1983 Topps Doug Bair

Doug Bair's 1983 Topps card features the two-time World Series winning reliever.

#CardCorner: 1975 Topps Larry Biittner

Larry Biittner's potent left-handed bat kept him in the big leagues for 14 seasons.

#CardCorner: 1981 Topps Len Barker

Len Barker made history as the tenth player to ever pitch a perfect game.

#CardCorner: 1964 Topps Jim Gilliam

Junior Gilliam's 1964 Topps card highlights one of Los Angeles' greats.

#CardCorner: 1972 Topps George Foster

George Foster's 1972 Topps card highlights the career of a man who left a lasting impact on baseball just a few seasons later.

#CardCorner: 1970 Topps Diego Seguí

Diego Segui's 1970 Topps card highlights his tenure with the short-lived Seattle Pilots.

#CardCorner: 1980 Topps Bruce Bochy

Bruce Bochy may be best known for his managerial career, but this 1980 Topps card highlights his time as a major league player.

#CardCorner: 1978 Topps Rico Carty

Rico Carty's 1978 Topps card featured one of the top hitters of the 1960s and 70s.

#CardCorner: 1978 Topps Bill Virdon

Bill Virdon's 1978 card showcased Topps' unique presentation of managers in that year's set.

#CardCorner: 1973 Topps Dave Marshall

Dave Marshall's determination kept him in the big leagues for seven seasons.