Felipe Alou challenged racism en route to the big leagues
Felipe Alou overcame systemic racism during his first professional season in the Giants organization before enjoying a successful playing and managerial career.
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#CardCorner: 1981 Topps Willie Aikens
Willie Aikens was a top prospect for the Angels and became a World Series hero in 1980 with the Royals before his career took a dark turn.
Ten Hall of Fame Legends Coming to Cooperstown for East-West Classic Memorial Day Weekend
Hall of Famer Dave Winfield, former Negro Leaguer Sam Allen and ESPN's Doug Glanville join celebration of Black baseball May 25 at Doubleday Field.
Mauer started and ended his career in Cooperstown
During Joe Mauer's rookie season with the Twins, he played at Cooperstown's Doubleday Field in the Hall of Fame Game. Twenty years later, Mauer earned Hall of Fame election.
Cooperstown Central School Hosting Leadership Training Program for Area High School Athletes
Students from 54 school districts to participate in one-day seminar March 1 at Clark Sports Center; educators to experience Hall of Fame education curriculum.
#CardCorner: 1988 Donruss Garth Iorg
A talented college basketball player, Garth Iorg made his way through the Yankees farm system before landing in Toronto, where he became one half of a third base platoon that helped power the Blue Jays.
Appearance by Mets Legend Mookie Wilson Highlights Fan Experience at East-West Classic Weekend
Legends Game May 25 in Cooperstown.
Mazeroski, Smith join Class of 2001
The longtime Pirates second baseman and influential Negro Leagues pitcher joined Kirby Puckett and Dave Winfield in the 2001 class.
Danielle Cortez’s amazing journey brought her to Cooperstown
The Arizona-based photographer donated her work covering two celebratory milestones in the Diamondbacks' National League pennant-clinching 2023 season.
Afro-Latino Legacy of Negro Leagues to Be Honored at Hall of Fame East-West Classic
Diversity powered Black baseball for nearly a century.
#CardCorner: 1985 Topps Alvin Davis
The first star produced by the Mariners' farm system, Alvin Davis helped lay the groundwork for the successful Seattle teams that followed his time in the Pacific Northwest.
Museum’s School Resource Kits Help Educators Share Black Baseball History with Students
No-cost learning tools support delivery of the Museum’s civil rights history curriculum.
Lyman Bostock remembered for character on and off the field
The Twins and Angels outfielder was part of a two-generation baseball family, displayed extraordinary all-around talent and showed himself to be a man of character.
Golf with the Legends of the Game in Cooperstown as Part of East-West Classic Weekend
Hall of Fame East-West Classic Golf Tournament Sunday, May 26 at Historic Leatherstocking Golf Course.
Hall of Fame’s Picturing America’s Pastime Exhibit Opens Feb. 17 in Dubuque, Iowa
Traveling photo exhibition runs at the Dubuque Museum of Art through June 16.
Hall of Fame Celebrates Texas’ Historic Fall Classic Victory with World Series Trophy July 18-20
Trophy coming to Cooperstown during weekend that will include Adrian Beltré’s Induction.