DISCOVER HISTORY

Stories from baseball's rich history are constantly being added to keep you connected to the game you love. 

Gamble’s bat, good humor and hair made him an icon of the 1970s

The affable outfielder's Afro made Oscar Gamble one of the most recognizable players of his time.

12 Hall of Fame Legends Coming to Cooperstown for East-West Classic Memorial Day Weekend

Former MLB Stars Matt Kemp and Tyson Ross join lineup; a dozen Hall of Famers to serve as managers and coaches for celebration of Black baseball to be held May 25 at Cooperstown’s Doubleday Field.

Cracker Jack® 'Cracks Open' the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum and Enlists Dave Winfield as Honorary Curator

Cracker Jack and the National Baseball Hall of Fame launch new 'Cracker Jack at the Ballpark' exhibit and offer fans the chance to win a trip to Hall of Fame Weekend 2024.

Fifty years ago, Hank Aaron became king

A half century ago, Hank Aaron became MLB's home run king.

Harvey set standard from first day as big league umpire

Doug Harvey debuted as a National League umpire on April 10, 1962, beginning a Hall of Fame career that spanned 31 seasons.

#CardCorner: 1981 Topps Victor Cruz

As an in-demand relief pitcher, Victor Cruz found himself connected to some of baseball's future stars by one degree of separation via trades.

#CardCorner: 1980 Topps Jesse Jefferson

In spite of his win-loss record, Jesse Jefferson authored some of the greatest one-game performances of his generation.

Eckersley trade redefined Athletics, bullpen use

Dennis Eckersley's transition to the bullpen put him on a Hall of Fame track while leading Oakland back to the Fall Classic.

The 1984 Tigers: Frontrunners from start to finish

Led by three future Hall of Famers, the Tigers went wire to wire in 1984 to capture Detroit's first World Series title in 16 years.

Museum Partners with becker&mayer! kids on Two New Children’s Books

Author James Buckley Jr. takes young readers inside the Hall of Fame.

Baseball History, American History and You

Often referred to as America's National Pastime, baseball has had a very active role in the shaping of this nation.

Joe Torre Elected Vice-Chairman of Board of Directors for National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum

Torre, elected to the Hall of Fame in 2014 and appointed to the Board in 2023, fills a position previously held by Joe Morgan from 2000 until his passing in 2020.

Negro Leagues No-No’s

These five Hall of Famers threw gems that are now part of MLB history.

#CardCorner: 1978 Topps Dave Chalk

Dave Chalk's legacy endures not only as a nine-year major league veteran, but for a cameo-in-name-only on one of his era's most celebrated and viewed television shows.

Allen turned bigotry off the diamond into success on it

As a pioneering prospect and award-winning rookie, Dick Allen had to manage a contentious relationship with antagonistic fans during the first chapter of his career.

Pérez signing sets foundation for Big Red Machine

The Cincinnati Reds found their future cleanup hitter and All-Star first baseman when they signed Cuban star Tony Pérez.