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Doby blazed trails on, off field

On June 30, 1978, Larry Doby became the second Black manager in AL/HL history.
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#Shortstops: Bat for a Cause

Americans detained as prisoners of war during World War II created baseball equipment out of whatever materials they could find. A wooden bat carved from a tree branch and used in Germany is preserved in the Museum's collection.

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Feller Ks 12 in return from military service

In his return to the major leagues after serving in the Navy, Bob Feller threw a complete game and struck out 12 batters.

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#CardCorner: 1985 Topps John Tudor

For one unforgettable four-month stretch in 1985, John Tudor made pitching look easy.

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#Shortstops: Deal of the Century

Roberto Clemente's first professional contract was with the Cangrejeros de Santurce of the Puerto Rican Professional Baseball League. A copy of that contract is preserved at the Museum.

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#CardCorner: 1969 Topps Don Buford

Don Buford's 10-year major league career included five years in Baltimore and a 1970 World Series title.

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Raines punctuates electric 1987 campaign by hitting for cycle

Tim Raines hit for the cycle and went 5-for-5 with the Expos on Aug. 16, 1987.

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U.S. Mint helping preserve Negro Leagues legacy

The Negro Leagues' history is represented on a series of three commemorative coins produced by the U.S. Mint in 2022.

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#GoingDeep: Black Baseball in Atlantic City

Professional Black baseball found a haven in Atlantic City in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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#GoingDeep: Agent for the Babe

Babe Ruth received an oversize Valentine from Christy Walsh in February 1947.

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Vin Scully remembered for turning baseball into poetry

Vin Scully's voice was synonymous with Dodger baseball for over 60 years.

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Sisler ties record with six-hit day for Browns

George Sisler went 6-for-9 in a 19-inning contest on Aug. 9, 1921.

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#CardCorner: 1978 Topps Doug DeCinces

Doug DeCinces followed Brooks Robinson at third base for the Baltimore Orioles.

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Carew records 3,000th hit in classic style

Rod Carew collected his 3,000th major league hit on Aug. 4, 1985.

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#CardCorner: 1972 Topps Gene Michael

Gene Michael's 1972 Topps "In Action" card image features some hidden gems.

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Museum Hosts ‘Field of Dreams’ Actor Dwier Brown for Two Programs July 29

Author Series Event at 1 p.m.; Free Showing of 1989 Classic Baseball Film at 7 p.m. in Hall of Fame’s Grandstand Theater

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Monday brings reflection for new Hall of Famers

Jim Kaat, Tony Oliva and David Ortiz spoke at Monday's Legends of the Game event.

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