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.
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.
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.
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.
Cool Papa Bell earns Hall call
Prolific speedster Cool Papa Bell's 1974 election to the Hall of Fame was a long time coming.
Black Baseball Initiative engages students with crucial history lessons
On field trips from around Upstate New York, inner-city students have explored baseball history and been inspired by the triumphs of Black legends.
They also played: Black women in baseball
The history of Black women in baseball dates to the earliest days of the National Pastime.
Lucas broke barriers in Braves’ front office
Bill Lucas rose in the Braves' system from marginalized minor leaguer to baseball's first Black general manager. But his tragic death ended a promising career far too early.
O’Neil’s work as a scout opened doors for many players
Buck O'Neil's scouting work brought countless Black stars to the big leagues, some of whom went on to enjoy Hall of Fame careers.
Charlie Grant’s brush with the big leagues
In 1901, Baltimore manager John McGraw attempted to field Charlie Grant, an African American, by labeling him Native American.
Twenty-five years ago, big league pioneer Larry Doby received his Hall of Fame plaque
Larry Doby may not have been the first to reintegrate the major leagues, but his courage and accomplishments still left a lasting impact on baseball and society.
#Shortstops: Letters from Jackie
Dodgers scout Clyde Leroy Sukeforth played a critical role in Jackie Robinson's signing with the organization.
With deliberate speed, the 1950s saw the reintegration of the white major leagues
Jackie Robinson integrated the Dodgers in 1947, but it was more than another decade before some clubs finally embraced Black players.
Banks transitioned seamlessly from Negro League to Cubs
Homering in his third career game, Ernie Banks flashed his potential before an offseason position battle.
Page Fence Giants succeeded on and off the field
For four years the Page Fence Giants were a successful and entertaining highlight of Black baseball.
Bud Fowler’s life blazed a trail from Cooperstown
Bud Fowler blazed a trail for Black professional baseball players with a number of teams, including the Page Fence Giants.
Charley Pride was a star on the field and at the mic
Charley Pride's love of baseball and music brought him to Cooperstown.