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.

Museum preserves artifacts designed to test the limits of performance

Among three-dimensional items in the Museum's collection are pieces of technology that take the guess work out of calculating speed.

Explore Pioneers of the Game with Black Baseball History Tour at Hall of Fame

Virtual Programs, Museum Features Highlight February Break Week Programming

McCarver transitioned from All-Star catcher to acclaimed announcer

For six decades, Tim McCarver shared the spotlight when baseball took the national stage.

Sam Crawford and the quest for 3,000 hits

Hall of Famer was short of the mark, except in the eyes of one 1925 newspaper article.

#CardCorner: 1986 Donruss Ed Whitson

In his 15-year career, Ed Whitson became a walking advertisement for perseverance during his final years, when he seemed to get better with every season deep into his 30s.

Larry Kalas’ donation preserves decades of baseball moments

Film collection preserved in Cooperstown.

#Shortstops: Wearing Their Pride

Artifacts from the World Baseball Classic are preserved in Cooperstown.

Huge contract lures Williams to job as Senators’ manager

Ted Williams was named manager of the Washington Senators on Feb. 21, 1969.

#CardCorner: 1974 Topps John Milner

Over 12 big league seasons, John 'The Hammer' Milner was known for his powerful left-handed swing and resemblance to Hank Aaron.

Hall of Fame Weekend 2023 to Feature Inductions of Fred McGriff and Scott Rolen July 21-24 in Cooperstown

Induction Ceremony, Parade of Legends Highlight Family-Friendly Events During Celebration of the Game’s Elite

Adam Jones reflects on stellar career, Hall of Fame Black Baseball Initiative

The five-time All-Star and four-time Gold Glove Award winner is now serving as an advisor to the Hall of Fame’s Black Baseball Initiative.

Jimmy Claxton blazed trails via baseball cards

In 1916, Jimmy Claxton was the first black player to be featured on an American baseball card.

#CardCorner: 1975 Topps Mike Marshall

Pitcher Mike Marshall appeared in 106 games in 1974.

Jim Murray Sports Communications Scholars Program

Semester-long internship available in Hall of Fame's Communications Department.

#CardCorner: 1987 Topps Willie Hernández

Willie Hernández pitched in the big leagues for 13 years, earning three All-Star Game appearances and saving 147 games.

Perry returns to Rangers in pursuit of 300th win

At age 41, Perry returned to Texas needing 21 wins to reach 300.