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: 1978 Topps Lenny Randle

Few players of his time were at the center of attention as frequently as Lenny Randle was during his 12 years in the big leagues.

Second stint in Chicago for Aparicio brings more honors

Luis Aparicio was traded from the Orioles back to the White Sox on Nov. 29, 1967.

Dawson rolls to '77 NL Rookie of the Year Award

After playing his way into the starting lineup, Andre Dawson capped off 1977 with the NL Rookie of the Year Award.

#CardCorner: 1991 Upper Deck Moises Alou

Moises Alou was a six-time All-Star and he won two Silver Slugger Awards during his 17 year major league career.

Hodges and O’Neil’s Service Celebrated During Ceremony

Branch-of-service medallions were installed in the Plaque Gallery to honor Gil Hodges and Buck O'Neil.

Cy Young Award tops off Halladay’s perfect season

Roy Halladay was the unanimous National League Cy Young Award winner in 2010 — a season in which he threw a regular season perfect game and a Postseason no-hitter.

#CardCorner: 1982 Topps Dickie Thon

Dickie Thon was one of the game's great young players before a hit-by-pitch caused a lasting eye injury.

Contemporary Baseball Era Committee Player Candidates Announced

Committee to Vote on Eight-Person Ballot Dec. 4 for Consideration for Class of 2023

Treasures from 2022 World Series Headed Home to Cooperstown

Collection of Artifacts from Astros’ Second Title to be Featured in Museum’s Autumn Glory Exhibit

2023 BBWAA Hall of Fame Ballot

The 2023 Baseball Writers' Association of America Hall of Fame ballot features 28 candidates.

Applications for 2023 Class of Frank and Peggy Steele Interns Due Jan. 31

Twenty-one paid positions available in Cooperstown.

Cox’s excellence brings unprecedented honors

Receiving the award in both 2004 and 2005, Braves manager Bobby Cox became the first to win Manager of the Year twice in a row.

World Series has been battling rain delays for over a century

Mother Nature cedes to nothing, not even World Series games.

#CardCorner: 1990 Fleer Mark Langston

Left-hander Mark Langston was considered one of the most dominant pitchers of his era – and, for a time, was the highest-paid player in the game.

#Shortstops: Wise placement

Phillies pitcher Rick Wise retired 32 consecutive batters in a 12-inning game on Sept. 18, 1971.

2023 Contemporary Baseball Era Ballot

Eight former big league players comprise 2023 Contemporary Baseball Era ballot