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.

Manny Trillo won three Gold Glove Awards, two Silver Slugger Awards and was named to four All-Star teams during his 17-year MLB career.

Right-hander became first pitcher elected to Cooperstown who had never started a major league game.

The numbering system on player jerseys began in earnest in 1929, but teams had identified players by numerals decades before that.

Jeremy Peña’s jersey, Justin Verlander’s spikes highlight Autumn Glory exhibit’s year-long salute to baseball’s champions.

Undrafted after finishing college, Al Holland's simple approach to pitching led to a 10-year big league career.

Two legendary pitchers were elected to Cooperstown on Jan. 7, 1992.

For one season, no one may have had the impact Fred Lynn did in 1975.

Edgar Martinez's path to the Hall of Fame began when he signed with the Seattle Mariners on Dec. 19, 1982.

Dave Dravecky not only beat cancer and returned to win a major league game, he won much more – including the respect of millions of fans.

Ron LeFlore's journey from prison to a nine-year major league career became one of the most startling stories in the history of the game.

Pat Hughes has called over 6,000 MLB games in his 40-year broadcasting career.

After leaving the Red Sox, Wade Boggs signed a three-year contract with the Yankees.

Legendary Cubs voice to be honored at July 21-24 Induction Weekend in Cooperstown.

Longtime beat writer has been named the BBWAA's 2023 Career Excellence Award winner.