Celebrate Black History Month with Stories, Programs at Hall of Fame
Virtual programs, Museum features highlight exploration of Black baseball experience.
Stories of Black baseball
Stories that highlight the lives and experiences of Black ballplayers through key moments in history, artifacts and baseball cards.
Featured Story
Doby blazed trails on, off field
On June 30, 1978, Larry Doby became the second Black manager in AL/HL history.
#CardCorner: 1981 Topps Steve Henderson
The key return for the Mets when they traded Tom Seaver in 1977, Steve Henderson missed winning that year's NL Rookie of the Year Award by just one vote.
#CardCorner: 1978 Topps Ray Burris
The workhorse pitcher of the 1970s and '80s nearly led Montreal to the club's first pennant.
#CardCorner: 1991 Topps Alex Cole
Alex Cole's dynamic speed electrified with Cleveland in the summer of 1990, leaving an indelible mark on Northeast Ohio fans.
Robinson blazes trails as first Black manager in National League
Frank Robinson followed up one of the most decorated playing careers of all time by making history in the dugout twice.
Smith’s defense throws open the doors to Hall of Fame
Nineteen seasons of excellence as a shortstop made The Wizard a first-ballot Hall of Famer.
Allen, Parker named to Hall of Fame's Class of 2025
Two of the most recognizable sluggers from an era stretching from the mid-1960s through the ‘80s earned bronze plaques in Cooperstown.
#CardCorner: 1979 Topps Thad Bosley
Few players have been as reliable in a pinch-hitting role as Thad Bosley, who mastered the craft over 14 seasons.
Trade to Dodgers launches second half of Murray’s career
The Los Angeles native deepened the Dodgers' lineup while adding to his Hall of Fame resume.
#Shortstops: Cap For a Champion
Jackie Robinson wore this cap during the 1955 World Series while contributing to Brooklyn's first title.
#Shortstops: Mays a hero on and off the field
Willie Mays' 600th home run was another entry on a long list of his accomplishments in and out of uniform.
#Shortstops: Base for a Record
One of the game's most renown speedsters, Lou Brock set a new stolen base standard on Sept. 10, 1974.
Murray’s 500th blast puts him in legendary company
Eddie Murray became the third player in history to record both 3,000 hits and 500 home runs on Sept. 6, 1996.
#Shortstops: Dreams Achieved
The 1948 East-West All-Star Game symbolized a transitional phase for the Negro Leagues amid baseball's broader re-integration.
#Shortstops: The 755th Home Run
Hank Aaron's 755th home run baseball had a memorable journey to Cooperstown.
Cubs’ Williams hits for the cycle
When Billy Williams hit for the cycle on July 17, 1966, he became the first Cubs player to achieve the feat in nine seasons.