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Helfer named 2019 Ford C. Frick Award winner

Al Helfer, who became a household name in the 1950s on the Mutual Game of the Day, has been named the 2019 Frick Award winner.

Jayson Stark wins 2019 Spink Award

Jayson Start has been named the winner of the BBWAA's J.G. Taylor Spink Award for 2019.

Lee Smith, Harold Baines elected to Hall of Fame by Today's Game Era Committee

Class of 2019 to be inducted July 21 in Cooperstown.

Today’s Game Era Committee Ballot to Be Considered Dec. 9 at Baseball’s Winter Meetings

Results announced live on Sunday, Dec. 9, during “MLB Tonight” at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on MLB Network.

Exhibit Honoring World Series Champion Red Sox Now Open at Hall of Fame

Artifacts from the Red Sox's 2018 World Series championship will be on exhibit at the Hall of Fame through the 2019 MLB postseason.

Museum Honors Veterans Day by Offering Free Admission to Veterans Nov. 7

Hall of Fame Partners with New York State Division of Veterans Affairs for Special Event.

Treasures from 2018 World Series Headed Home to Cooperstown

Collection of artifacts from Red Sox’s ninth World Series title to be featured in Museum’s Autumn Glory Exhibit.

Celebrate the Fall Classic with the World Series Gala Oct. 27 at Hall of Fame

The 2018 World Series Gala will be held Oct. 27, with Game 4 of the Fall Classic shown on the big screen at the Museum's Grandstand Theater.

Experience Completely Renovated Grandstand Theater, Hear from a Hall of Famer at Community Day Sept. 29

Residents of Otsego County Receive Free Admission to Fenimore Art Museum, The Farmers’ Museum and Hall of Fame.

Ted Williams: ‘The Greatest Hitter Who Ever Lived’ Headlines 13th Annual Baseball Hall of Fame Film Festival Sept. 21-23

The 13th Annual Baseball Film Festival will feature 19 films screened over three days, Sept. 21-23.

Brown Shoots a Final Round 71 to Capture 36th Annual Otesaga Hotel Seniors Open

New Museum Exhibit Tells Story of Player-Turned-Spy Moe Berg

Artifacts, photos and documents from Hall of Fame collection reveal fascinating life of one of baseball’s most unusual characters.

Brown Surges to Lead After Two Rounds at Otesaga Hotel Seniors Open

Defending Champion John Elliott Shoots 67 to Capture First-Round Lead at Otesaga Hotel Seniors Open

Carlton Fisk tees up Seniors Open pro-am

Otesaga Hotel Seniors Open begins with pro-am event at Leatherstocking Golf Course.

Hall of Fame Regular Hours of Operation Resume Monday, Sept. 3

Museum open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

Hall of Famer Carlton Fisk Returns to Cooperstown to Host Otesaga Hotel Seniors Open Pro-Am Sept. 4

The Otesaga Hotel Seniors Open will be held Sept. 4-7 in Cooperstown.

2018 Baseball Film Festival Sept. 21-23 at Hall of Fame

The Hall of Fame will host the 2018 Baseball Film Festival Sept. 21-23 in Cooperstown.

Class of 2018 Takes Its Place in Cooperstown

Vladimir Guerrero, Trevor Hoffman, Chipper Jones, Jack Morris, Jim Thome and Alan Trammell were inducted into the Hall of Fame on July 29, 2018.

Costas, Ocker receive awards as fans flock to Cooperstown on Induction Eve

Sheldon Ocker and Bob Costas received the Spink and Frick Award, respectively, at the July 28 Awards Presentation.

Arte Moreno Elected to Board of Directors for National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum

Angels owner Arte Moreno was elected to the Hall of Fame Board of Directors on July 27, 2018.

Legends PLAY Ball in Cooperstown as Hall of Fame Weekend Gets Under Way

PLAY Ball, Dedication of Grandstand Theater highlight Friday of Hall of Fame Weekend.

Plaques of Class of 2018 Installed Hall of Fame Weekend before Visiting Ballparks

Plaques of the six inductees of the Class of 2018 will be installed immediately after the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony before visiting ballparks in early August.

Watch the Stars on Main Street at Hall of Fame Parade of Legends Saturday, July 28

Parade Starts at 6 p.m. and Features An Expected 59 Hall of Famers.