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Shohei Ohtani’s Cap from World Baseball Classic among Team Japan Artifacts Coming to Cooperstown

Historic pieces from thrilling tournament to be preserved by National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.

Tickets for Hall of Fame Classic on Sale Now

Legends Game, presented by Boeing, to Be Played May 27 at Cooperstown’s Doubleday Field.

Tickets for Hall of Fame Classic on Sale March 13

Legends game, presented by Boeing, to be played May 27 at Cooperstown’s Doubleday Field during Memorial Day Weekend celebration.

Museum Launches Jim Murray Sports Communications Scholars Program

Semester-long internship positions offered in spring and fall.

Celebrate Women’s History Month with Stories, Programs at Hall of Fame

Web resource recounts vital history of women in baseball.

Cooperstown Central School Hosting Leadership Training Program for Area High School Athletes

Students from 47 school districts to participate in one-day seminar March 3 at Clark Sports Center.

Hall of Famer Randy Johnson to Help Museum Celebrate Opening Day 2023

Hall of Fame Lefty in Cooperstown for opening of new photo exhibit at Fenimore Art Museum.

Cap Selections Announced for Fred McGriff, Scott Rolen

Class of 2023 to be Inducted July 23 in Cooperstown

Explore Pioneers of the Game with Black Baseball History Tour at Hall of Fame

Virtual Programs, Museum Features Highlight February Break Week Programming

Hall of Fame Weekend 2023 to Feature Inductions of Fred McGriff and Scott Rolen July 21-24 in Cooperstown

Induction Ceremony, Parade of Legends Highlight Family-Friendly Events During Celebration of the Game’s Elite

Celebrate Black History Month with Stories, Programs at Hall of Fame

Virtual programs, Museum features highlight exploration of Black baseball experience.

Scott Rolen elected to Hall of Fame by BBWAA

Slugging third baseman received 76.3 percent of vote; Todd Helton clears 70 percent mark for first time

Baseball Writers’ Association of America Election Results Revealed Tuesday, Jan. 24

Announcement to be aired live from Cooperstown on MLB Network and simulcast on MLB.com; Induction Ceremony to be held July 23.

Exhibit Honoring World Series Champion Astros Now Open at Hall of Fame

Jeremy Peña’s jersey, Justin Verlander’s spikes highlight Autumn Glory exhibit’s year-long salute to baseball’s champions.

Pat Hughes named 2023 Frick Award winner

Legendary Cubs voice to be honored at July 21-24 Induction Weekend in Cooperstown.

John Lowe wins 2023 BBWAA Career Excellence Award

Longtime Detroit Free Press writer totaled most votes in historically close election.

Fred McGriff unanimously elected to Hall of Fame

Contemporary Baseball Era Committee tabs five-time All-Star as member of Class of 2023.

Hall of Fame to Host Holiday Celebration Dec. 10

Museum visitors will enjoy Pathfinder Village Bell Choir; Free admission for local residents after 12 p.m. with donation of five non-perishable healthy food items or unwrapped toy.

Contemporary Baseball Era Committee Ballot to Be Considered Dec. 4

Results announced live on Sunday, Dec. 4, during ‘MLB Tonight’ at 8 p.m. ET on MLB Network.

BBWAA 2023 Hall of Fame Ballot Features 28 Candidates

Voting results announced Jan. 24 live on MLB Network.

Contemporary Baseball Era Committee Player Candidates Announced

Committee to Vote on Eight-Person Ballot Dec. 4 for Consideration for Class of 2023

Treasures from 2022 World Series Headed Home to Cooperstown

Collection of Artifacts from Astros’ Second Title to be Featured in Museum’s Autumn Glory Exhibit

Applications for 2023 Class of Frank and Peggy Steele Interns Due Jan. 31

Twenty-one paid positions available in Cooperstown.

Exhibition Featuring Photography by Randy Johnson Planned for 2023 at Fenimore Art Museum in Cooperstown

"Randy Johnson: Storytelling with Photographs" marks the pitcher's first-ever solo exhibition.