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: 1991 Upper Deck Ron Gant

During his career, Ron Gant carved out an Atlanta Braves legacy before helping three other franchises reach the postseason.

Museum’s Distance Learning Program Honored with 2021-22 Pinnacle Award

Educational curriculum, virtual programs bring baseball around the world.

Hodges’ four-homer game was second in modern NL history

Gil Hodges put himself in the record books with a four home run game in 1950.

#Shortstops: The Kids are All Grown Up

Since the first release in 1952, Topps has implemented a variety of designs and styles on baseball cards — changing along with the times.

#Shortstops: Bat for a Cause

Americans detained as prisoners of war during World War II created baseball equipment out of whatever materials they could find. A wooden bat carved from a tree branch and used in Germany is preserved in the Museum's collection.

Feller Ks 12 in return from military service

In his return to the major leagues after serving in the Navy, Bob Feller threw a complete game and struck out 12 batters.

#CardCorner: 1985 Topps John Tudor

For one unforgettable four-month stretch in 1985, John Tudor made pitching look easy.

#Shortstops: Deal of the Century

Roberto Clemente's first professional contract was with the Cangrejeros de Santurce of the Puerto Rican Professional Baseball League. A copy of that contract is preserved at the Museum.

#CardCorner: 1969 Topps Don Buford

Don Buford's 10-year major league career included five years in Baltimore and a 1970 World Series title.

Raines punctuates electric 1987 campaign by hitting for cycle

Tim Raines hit for the cycle and went 5-for-5 with the Expos on Aug. 16, 1987.

U.S. Mint helping preserve Negro Leagues legacy

The Negro Leagues' history is represented on a series of three commemorative coins produced by the U.S. Mint in 2022.

#GoingDeep: Black Baseball in Atlantic City

Professional Black baseball found a haven in Atlantic City in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

#GoingDeep: Agent for the Babe

Babe Ruth received an oversize Valentine from Christy Walsh in February 1947.

Vin Scully remembered for turning baseball into poetry

Vin Scully's voice was synonymous with Dodger baseball for over 60 years.

Sisler ties record with six-hit day for Browns

George Sisler went 6-for-9 in a 19-inning contest on Aug. 9, 1921.

#CardCorner: 1978 Topps Doug DeCinces

Doug DeCinces followed Brooks Robinson at third base for the Baltimore Orioles.