Pat Hughes and John Lowe Media Availability 7.22.23
Pat Hughes and John Lowe Media Availability
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.
Induction Weekend begins with Ozzie Smith’s Turn Two
Ozzie Smith's Turn Two event and the arrival of more baseball royalty in Cooperstown highlighted Friday of 2023 Induction Weekend.
Hall of Famers Turn Two in Cooperstown in Support of Museum’s Educational Mission
Ozzie Smith and teammates Eddie Murray, Larry Walker and Dave Winfield take the field with fans as Hall of Fame Weekend begins.
Legends arrive in Cooperstown to honor the Class of 2023
Three days before the 2023 Induction Ceremony, Hall of Famers begin gathering in Cooperstown for the weekend-long celebration.
Boudreau’s heroics lead Cleveland to title
Lou Boudreau's bat and brains carried Cleveland through the 1948 American League tiebreaker and to a World Series title.
Black Baseball Initiative brings youth groups to Cooperstown
The Museum's new Black baseball exhibit doesn't open until 2024, but the Hall of Fame has already begun hosting youth groups as part of the Black Baseball Initiative.
Hall of Fame Induction Weekend Visitors Urged to Utilize Special Parking Options
Peripheral lots, shuttle and trolley services provide multiple choices for travelers.
Museum’s Black Baseball Initiative Bringing School, Youth Groups to Cooperstown
Support from NBT Bank over next two years will provide youngsters the opportunity to learn how baseball and American culture intersect.
#CardCorner: 1990 Fleer Rick Rhoden
Rick Rhoden overcame significant injuries to enjoy successful careers in both baseball and golf.
Maddux’s 3,000th strikeout delayed but inevitable
Despite the rain delay, Wrigley Field remained full as Cubs fans witnessed Greg Maddux's 3,000th strikeout.
Experience History at the Museum During Hall of Fame Weekend 2023
Plaques of Class of 2023 installed Hall of Fame Weekend before visiting ballparks.
#Shortstops: The bigs in Buffalo
Major League Baseball finally came to Buffalo in 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic forced the Blue Jays to play at their Triple-A affiliate's Sahlen Field.
Hall of Fame Inductees Exhibit for Class of 2023 on Display in Cooperstown
Fred McGriff and Scott Rolen to be inducted July 23.
McGriff, Rolen anticipating induction day
Nine days before being inducted into the Hall of Fame, Scott Rolen and Fred McGriff met virtually with the media to discuss their illustrious careers and the July 23 ceremony.
#Shortstops: A reluctant trailblazer
The Red Sox succumbed to pressure and became the last team to integrate in 1959, when Pumpsie Green made his debut.
#CardCorner: 1976 Topps Sixto Lezcano
Sixto Lezcano hit .271 with 148 home runs in his 12-year career, and he was twice dealt in trades for future Hall of Famers.