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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: 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.

#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.