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: 1987 Donruss Aurelio López

Over 11 big league seasons, Aurelio López became one of the most successful relief pitchers in the game.

Baines leads four future Hall of Famers in '77 Draft

The 1977 MLB Draft produced future Hall of Famers Harold Baines, Paul Molitor, Ozzie Smith and Tim Raines.

Reese leads the way at sun-splashed Hall of Fame Classic

Former Gold Glove Award winner has four hits in Team Bert's 8-3 win over Team Kitty.

Stars Light Up Cooperstown at 13th Edition of Hall of Fame Classic Legends Game

Team Bert defeated Team Kitty 8-3 at Doubleday Field.

Kids get tips, players get memories at Classic Clinic

Former big leaguers provide instruction for more than 200 players at Cooperstown Classic Clinic.

Berra documentary captures essence of the Hall of Famer

Feature-length film tells the story of Berra's unforgettable career.

Astros Weekend Aug. 4-6 at Hall of Fame

2022 World Series Trophy Coming to Cooperstown.

13th Edition of Hall of Fame Classic Legends Game Brings Six Hall of Famers to Cooperstown

Remaining tickets on sale Friday at Museum and at 9 a.m. Saturday at Doubleday Field.

#CardCorner: 1989 Topps Bob Knepper

Bob Knepper won 146 games in the big leagues, with more than 20 percent of those victories coming via shutouts.

Kaline would have reached 400-homer plateau had weather cooperated

Al Kaline finished his career with 399 home runs. On June 1, 1958, he lost a homer due to a rainout.

Museum’s 2023 Author Series Programs Bring Latest Baseball Stories to Cooperstown

Lectures, book signings held throughout the summer at Hall of Fame’s Bullpen Theater.

Blyleven, Kaat Renew Friendly Rivalry as Managers at Hall of Fame Classic

Former Minnesota Twins teammates will serve as skippers at May 27 legends game in Cooperstown.

Glavine’s one-hitter was nearly perfect

On May 23, 2004, Tom Glavine nearly became the first pitcher in Mets history to throw a no-hitter.

#CardCorner: 1981 Donruss Keith Moreland

Keith Moreland played 12 big league seasons and established himself as one of the best fastball hitters in the game.

Hall of Fame’s Picturing America’s Pastime Exhibit Opens May 18 in Stony Brook, N.Y.

Traveling photo exhibition runs at The Long Island Museum through Oct. 15.

#GoingDeep: Sol White's royal prose

King Solomon White’s "History of Colored Base Ball" resonates with researchers more than a century after it was published.