#GoingDeep: Vin-Describable
After the first one-third of his baseball career, Vin Scully explored other broadcasting opportunities that saw him branch out to other sports as well as talk shows.
Stories of Black baseball
Stories that highlight the lives and experiences of Black ballplayers through key moments in history, artifacts and baseball cards.
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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.
#CardCorner: 1986 Topps Terry Forster
One of the most effective left-handed relievers of his era, Terry Forster pitched for some of the game's most successful teams and totaled 127 saves.
Miñoso creates new stat line in historic White Sox win
By scoring five times, driving in five runs, walking and stealing a base on April 23, 1955, Minnie Miñoso authored a single-game box score that had never been achieved in AL/NL history.
Hall of Fame Hosts Youth Clinic May 24 at Doubleday Field
Former big leaguers Vince Coleman, Clint Hurdle and Jason Kendall to share tips with future stars ages 7-12.
Long after his Hall of Fame induction, Jackie Robinson was making history
Jackie Robinson's unique perspective made him an important voice on Civil Rights, as demonstrated during a 1967 visit to Hartwick College.
Explore the Game’s Fascinating Connections at the Museum’s Baseball Discovery Zone
Re-Imagined learning space hosts April break week programming.
Hall of Fame Film Series Debuts Memorial Day Weekend in Cooperstown
Ozzie Smith joins lineup of Hall of Famers returning to home of baseball; Museum’s Grandstand Theater, Fenimore Art Museum to screen six films.
Dugout Trailblazer
On April 8, 1975, Frank Robinson broke barriers as the first full-time Black manager in the AL or NL.
#CardCorner: 1992 Upper Deck Ken Hill
Ken Hill led the 1994 Montreal Expos in wins and could have propelled the team to postseason glory.
Marquard adds to Hall of Fame resume with no-hitter
Rube Marquard pitched what was then the earliest no-hitter in Modern Era history on April 15, 1915.
#CardCorner: 1973 Topps Burt Hooton
Armed with one of the first knuckle curves thrown in the majors, Burt Hooton stormed through college and onto the big league scene.
Steady Billy Williams ties record with four doubles in one game
On April 9, 1969, Billy Williams became the 21st player in AL/NL history to record four doubles in one game.
April Fools: Baseball's Legendary Princes
Al Schacht, Nick Altrock, Max Patkin, Jackie Price and Myron Noodleman revolutionized in-game entertainment with humor.
Hall of Famers Return to Cooperstown for Memorial Day Weekend Celebration
New bobblehead doll exhibit, Film Series to debut as summer season begins.
#CardCorner: 1978 Topps José Morales
At the time of his retirement, only two batters had accumulated more pinch-hits than José Morales.
Mets change franchise direction by signing Seaver
Signing with the Mets as an amateur free agent in 1966 changed the direction of the club and turned Tom Seaver into "The Franchise."