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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: 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.

#CardCorner: 1984 Donruss Alejandro Peña

In 23 postseason appearances over nine series, Alejandro Peña was 4-3 with four saves and a 2.03 ERA, earning two World Series rings with the Dodgers and another with the Braves.

#CardCorner: 1987 Fleer Rick Reuschel

Rick Reuschel's exceptional 68.1 career WAR is proof that he was an underappreciated ace.

#CardCorner: 1989 Topps Von Hayes

Von Hayes was so highly valued that the Phillies sent five players to the Indians in exchange for his contract after he'd played just one full big league season.

#CardCorner: 1976 Topps Willie Davis

There may not have been a more underappreciated player in his time than Willie Davis, who compiled 2,561 hits, 398 stolen bases and a 60.7 career WAR.

#CardCorner: 1963 Topps Sam McDowell

Since his debut in 1961, only Nolan Ryan (10) and Randy Johnson (nine) have led their league in strikeouts more times than Sam McDowell.

#CardCorner: 1984 Donruss Jeff Reardon

At the end of the 1992 season, the all-time saves mark belonged to Jeff Reardon – one of the most consistent closers of his time.

#CardCorner: 1986 Topps Mookie Wilson

Bill Buckner's glove was the story in Game 6 of the 1986 World Series – but it was Mookie Wilson who set history in motion by hitting a grounder to first.