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: 1993 Topps José Mesa

José Mesa was more than a one-hit wonder, recording 321 saves over 19 big league seasons.

Molitor’s excellence rewarded with World Series MVP

Paul Molitor followed his award-winning 1993 regular season with World Series MVP honors for Toronto.

#Shortstops: Cap For a Champion

Jackie Robinson wore this cap during the 1955 World Series while contributing to Brooklyn's first title.

Baseball Hall of Fame Internship Program Provides Opportunity of a Lifetime for Youth Development

Applications for 2025 Class of Frank and Peggy Steele Interns due January 31.

#CardCorner: 1963 Topps Vern Law

If not for Cy Young Award winner Vern Law’s three starts in the 1960 World Series, Bill Mazeroski would never have had the chance to play the hero.

Brett’s ALCS MVP performance propels Royals to World Series

George Brett took home Most Valuable Player honors in the 1985 American League Championship Series en route to the Royals' first World Series 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.

#CardCorner: 1984 Fleer Warren Cromartie

Known as one of the best pure hitters in the game, Warren Cromartie was one-third of a celebrated outfield in Montreal before starring in Japan for nearly a decade.

Eckersley’s four LCS saves set postseason record

Dennis Eckersley saved every game of the 1988 American League Championship Series en route to Most Valuable Player honors.

2025 Ford C. Frick Award Ballot Finalized

Winner to be announced Dec. 11 at baseball’s Winter Meetings.

Clemente's 3,000th hit was a day to remember

Luis Mayoral, a close friend and confidante of Roberto Clemente, was by the Hall of Famer's side the day he recorded his 3,000th and final hit.

Courage of Their Position

Baseball has shown us the best of humankind on and off the field.

#CardCorner: 1979 Topps Bob Welch

Bursting onto the national scene in the 1978 World Series, Bob Welch's career featured 211 wins, two championships and one Cy Young Award.

Mauer surges in finale to win first AL batting title

In 2006, Joe Mauer became the first catcher in American League history to win a batting title.

#CardCorner: 1958 Topps Bob Turley

The Yankees’ first Cy Young Award winner piled up strikeouts and walks at a record rate.

Kaat’s 25th win in 1966 put him in elite company

The Hall of Fame pitcher's finest season saw him lead the American League in wins, innings, starts and complete games.