Passion, patience pays off for Castiglione
A one-year agreement in 1983 blossomed into a Hall of Fame broadcasting career for Red Sox legend Joe Castiglione.
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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.
Brett, Ryan, Yount express mutual respect after first-ballot elections
In January of 1999, George Brett, Nolan Ryan and Robin Yount received word of their election to the Hall of Fame.
Leon Wagner fought battles on and off the field
Leon Wagner thrived as a productive, power-hitting major leaguer, but things took a turn for the worst in his post-playing days.
Joe Castiglione named 2024 Ford C. Frick Award winner for broadcasting excellence
Beloved Red Sox play-by-play voice will be honored at July 19-22 Induction Weekend in Cooperstown.
Exhibition complements exhibit as Hall celebrates Black baseball history
On Memorial Day Weekend, the Hall of Fame will celebrate the opening of The Souls of the Game exhibit a with tribute to the Negro Leagues' legendary East-West All-Star Games.
BBWAA Career Excellence Award Winner Gerry Fraley mastered his craft
Gerry Fraley, whose remarkable baseball knowledge earned him industry-wide respect, will be honored in Cooperstown in July.
Hall of Fame will celebrate Black Baseball with East-West Classic Game during Memorial Day Weekend
Legends game to be played May 25 at Cooperstown’s Doubleday Field; Museum’s new “The Souls of the Game” exhibit to debut the same day.
Gerry Fraley wins 2024 BBWAA Career Excellence Award
Longtime Dallas writer to be honored at July 19-22 Hall of Fame Weekend.
Hall of Fame election sinks in for Jim Leyland
Jim Leyland addressed the media a day after learning of his election to the Hall of Fame.
#CardCorner: 1971 Topps Dave Giusti
Initially a starter, Dave Giusti developed into a reliable reliever and a key piece of Pittsburgh's 1971 World Series-winning pitching staff.
Leyland "thrilled, excited, surprised" to earn Hall of Fame election
Jim Leyland becomes the 23rd manager honored in Cooperstown.
Jim Leyland elected to Hall of Fame
Three-time pennant-winning manager will be inducted in Cooperstown on July 21 as part of Class of 2024.
Cool Papa Bell earns Hall call
Prolific speedster Cool Papa Bell's 1974 election to the Hall of Fame was a long time coming.
Trade for Simmons sparks Brewers’ pennant run
After 13 seasons with the Cardinals, Ted Simmons shifted to the American League with a 1980 trade to the Brewers.