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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: 1989 Topps Ron Hassey

As a lefty-hitting catcher who topped the .300 mark twice, Ron Hassey was an in-demand trade piece throughout the 1980s.

#CardCorner: 1976 Topps Davey Lopes

Davey Lopes didn't become a big league regular until he was 28 years old. But he made up for lost time by becoming one of the best base stealers of his era.

#CardCorner: 1973 Topps Bill Freehan

Bill Freehan was one of the most celebrated catchers of his generation.

#CardCorner: 1975 Topps Bake McBride

Bake McBride began his career as the 1974 NL Rookie of the Year and would later be a key player in the Phillies' 1980 World Championship team.

#CardCorner: 1975 Topps José Cruz

Over a 19-year big league career, José Cruz seemed to get better with age.

#CardCorner: 1974 Topps Paul Blair

In nine of his 17 big league seasons, Paul Blair helped his team advance to the postseason.

#CardCorner: 1975 Topps Jim Kern

Jim Kern used a blazing fastball to become one of the top relievers of the late 1970s.

#CardCorner: 1979 Topps Willie Montañez

Willie Montañez fashioned a 14-year big league career with nine different franchises.

#CardCorner: 1981 Topps Ken Landreaux

Topps' 1981 Ken Landreaux card features the outfielder during his stint with the Twins, one year after he maintained a 31-game hitting streak.

#CardCorner: 1960 Topps Whitlow Wyatt

Topps' 1960 Whitlow Wyatt highlights the career of the baseball lifer.

#CardCorner: 1986 Topps Dave Stewart

Dave Stewart overcame years of challenges to become one of the most dominant aces of the late 1980s and early 1990s.

#CardCorner: 1986 Topps Tony Fernández

Topps' 1986 Tony Fernández card highlights the switch-hitting shortstop who helped the Blue Jays make World Series history.

#CardCorner: 1990 Topps Doug Drabek

Topps' 1990 Doug Drabek card highlights the pitcher who was a hero for the Pirates in the postseason.

#CardCorner: 1978 Topps Gene Richards

Topps' 1978 Gene Richards card highlights the small-ball San Diego star.

#CardCorner: 1976 Topps Dennis Leonard

Topps' 1976 Dennis Leonard card features the career Kansas City Royals pitcher.

#CardCorner: 1996 Donruss Brian Anderson

Donruss' 1996 Brian Anderson card highlights the 13-year career of a pitcher who often found himself at the center of some of baseball's biggest moments.

#CardCorner: 1960 Topps Charlie Neal

Charlie Neal was one of the finest second basemen of the late 1950s, and his success helped power the Dodgers to the postseason.

#CardCorner: 1967 Topps John Wyatt

A Negro Leagues standout, John Wyatt didn't make it into the majors until age 26, but his talent on the mound ensured his success in the big leagues for nine seasons.

#CardCorner: 1960 Topps Paul Richards

Paul Richards managed for 12 years in the big leagues with the Baltimore Orioles and Chicago White Sox.

#CardCorner: 1982 Topps Johnny Ray

Topps' 1982 Johnny Ray card features the Pirates second baseman alongside Vance Law and Bob Long.

#CardCorner: 1978 Topps Frank Tanana

Frank Tanana's career featured a transition from power pitcher to control artist.

#CardCorner: 1972 Topps Chuck Tanner

Chuck Tanner's relentless optimism and infectious good nature made him one of the most successful MB managers of the 1970s.

#CardCorner: 1974 Topps Ken Singleton

Topps' 1974 Ken Singleton card highlights a player who was one of the most underappreciated hitters of his era.

#CardCorner: 1980 Topps Ben Oglivie

Topps' 1980 Ben Oglivie card highlights the first player born outside the United States to win the AL home run title.