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.

Ten Hall of Fame Legends Coming to Cooperstown for East-West Classic Memorial Day Weekend

Hall of Famer Dave Winfield, former Negro Leaguer Sam Allen and ESPN's Doug Glanville join celebration of Black baseball May 25 at Doubleday Field.

Mauer started and ended his career in Cooperstown

During Joe Mauer's rookie season with the Twins, he played at Cooperstown's Doubleday Field in the Hall of Fame Game. Twenty years later, Mauer earned Hall of Fame election.

Cooperstown Central School Hosting Leadership Training Program for Area High School Athletes

Students from 54 school districts to participate in one-day seminar March 1 at Clark Sports Center; educators to experience Hall of Fame education curriculum.

#CardCorner: 1988 Donruss Garth Iorg

A talented college basketball player, Garth Iorg made his way through the Yankees farm system before landing in Toronto, where he became one half of a third base platoon that helped power the Blue Jays.

Appearance by Mets Legend Mookie Wilson Highlights Fan Experience at East-West Classic Weekend

Legends Game May 25 in Cooperstown.

Mazeroski, Smith join Class of 2001

The longtime Pirates second baseman and influential Negro Leagues pitcher joined Kirby Puckett and Dave Winfield in the 2001 class.

Danielle Cortez’s amazing journey brought her to Cooperstown

The Arizona-based photographer donated her work covering two celebratory milestones in the Diamondbacks' National League pennant-clinching 2023 season.

Afro-Latino Legacy of Negro Leagues to Be Honored at Hall of Fame East-West Classic

Diversity powered Black baseball for nearly a century.

#CardCorner: 1985 Topps Alvin Davis

The first star produced by the Mariners' farm system, Alvin Davis helped lay the groundwork for the successful Seattle teams that followed his time in the Pacific Northwest.

Museum’s School Resource Kits Help Educators Share Black Baseball History with Students

No-cost learning tools support delivery of the Museum’s civil rights history curriculum.

Lyman Bostock remembered for character on and off the field

The Twins and Angels outfielder was part of a two-generation baseball family, displayed extraordinary all-around talent and showed himself to be a man of character.

Golf with the Legends of the Game in Cooperstown as Part of East-West Classic Weekend

Hall of Fame East-West Classic Golf Tournament Sunday, May 26 at Historic Leatherstocking Golf Course.

Hall of Fame’s Picturing America’s Pastime Exhibit Opens Feb. 17 in Dubuque, Iowa

Traveling photo exhibition runs at the Dubuque Museum of Art through June 16.

Hall of Fame Celebrates Texas’ Historic Fall Classic Victory with World Series Trophy July 18-20

Trophy coming to Cooperstown during weekend that will include Adrian Beltré’s Induction.

‘The National Baseball Hall of Fame Collection’ Celebrates the Game's Greatest Players

New book, publishing March 5, brings you inside the Hall of Fame.

Celebrate Black History Month with Stories, Programs at Hall of Fame

Virtual programs, museum features highlight exploration of Black baseball experience.