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.

Exhibition Featuring Photography by Randy Johnson Planned for 2023 at Fenimore Art Museum in Cooperstown

"Randy Johnson: Storytelling with Photographs" marks the pitcher's first-ever solo exhibition.

Randy Johnson’s photography to be exhibited in Cooperstown

A photography exhibit featuring work by Hall of Fame pitcher Randy Johnson is set to open at Cooperstown's Fenimore Art Museum in 2023.

#CardCorner: 1979 Topps Mike Norris

A promising young starter, Mike Norris' career was off to a strong start before struggles with substance abuse. After several years away, he returned to a big league mound.

Torre’s hiring starts new Yankees dynasty

Joe Torre took over at the helm of the Yankees on Nov. 2, 1995.

Museum Honors Veterans Day by Offering Free Admission to Veterans during November

Medallions celebrating military service of Class of 2022 members to be installed in Plaque Gallery during Nov. 11 ceremony.

#GoingDeep: Asian Games

A Herb Pennock jersey from the 1922-23 Herb Hunter All-Americans tour of the Far East was recently donated to the Museum.

#CardCorner: 1985 Topps Andy Van Slyke

Andy Van Slyke won Gold Glove and Silver Slugger Awards and made three All-Star teams during his 13-year career.

Jeter named World Series MVP while capturing fourth ring

At age 26, Derek Jeter helped the Yankees to a third straight World Series title — defeating the Mets in 2000.

Sutter remembered as pioneer of split-fingered fastball

1979 NL Cy Young Award winner was elected to Hall of Fame in 2006.

Dominant second half helps Hubbell to 1936 NL MVP

A 16-0 second half with 14 complete games in 15 starts and two saves earned Carl Hubbell the first-ever unanimous National League MVP honor on Oct. 19, 1936.

#CardCorner: 1990 Topps Tom Candiotti

Nearly on his way out of baseball, Tom Candiotti harnessed a knuckleball into nine 200-inning seasons and a reputation as one of the most successful hurlers in the game.

Hall of Fame to Host Savannah Bananas at Historic Doubleday Field

The Savannah Bananas will play at Doubleday Field on Sept. 16.

USS Cooperstown Mast-Stepping Ceremony

The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum participated in a mast stepping ceremony for the USS Cooperstown, a Freedom-variant littoral combat ship (LCS) on Sept. 30 in Marinette, Wis.

Kaat defies time in 1982 World Series for Cardinals

Pitching for the Cardinals in 1982, just weeks before he turned 44, Jim Kaat became the second-oldest player to appear in a World Series game.

#CardCorner: 1988 Fleer Willie Upshaw

First baseman Willie Upshaw was one of the Blue Jays' mainstays during the 1980s.

Celebrate the Fall Classic with the World Series Gala Oct. 29 at Hall of Fame

Broadcast of Game 2 of World Series screened in Museum’s Grandstand Theater.