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.
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.
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.
#CardCorner: 1989 Donruss Tom Gordon
One of the top prospects in the game in the late 1980s, Tom Gordon found success as a starter and reliever during his 21-year big league career.
Centennial Celebration in Cooperstown included legendary Black baseball squads
In 1939, Doubleday Field played host to a historic game between the Cuban Stars and Mohawk Giants.
#CardCorner: 1990 Topps Mike Devereaux
One of the greatest amateur athletes to come from Wyoming, Mike Devereaux became one of baseball's best all-around center fielders in the 1990s and helped the Braves win the 1995 World Series title.
Black Baseball Programs, Artifacts Highlight Winter Break Week at Museum
Hall of Fame offers special daily events for the whole family Feb. 17-21.
#CardCorner: 1985 Donruss Billy Hatcher
A postseason hero for both the Astros and the Reds, Billy Hatcher set a World Series batting average record for Cincinnati in 1990 that may never be broken.
Celebrate Black History Month with Stories, Programs at Hall of Fame
Virtual programs, Museum features highlight exploration of Black baseball experience.
#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.