Call of a Lifetime: Umpire Dale Scott visits Cooperstown
Veteran umpire penned "The Umpire is Out: Calling the Game and Living My True Self".
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: 1985 Donruss Tim Wallach
Tim Wallach played in more games for the Expos than any other player in team history during 13 seasons in Montreal.
Trade to Mariners launches Johnson’s career
On May 25, 1989, the Mariners acquired future Hall of Famer Randy Johnson from the Expos.
Humbled Kaat joins greatest team
Jim Kaat visited the Hall of Fame for his Orientation Tour on May 10, 2022.
#CardCorner: 1978 Topps Félix Millan
Félix Millan did not play in the big leagues after the 1977 season. But the three-time All-Star has a card in the 1978 Topps set.
Aaron begins decade of milestones with 3,000th hit
On May 17, 1970, Hank Aaron became the ninth member of the 3,000-hit club.
Hall of Famer George Brett Featured in May 27 Museum Program with Former Royals Teammate Willie Aikens
Kansas City legends will share stories related to new feature film ‘The Royal’.
Ortiz overwhelmed by visit to Hall of Fame
Legendary slugger visited Cooperstown in advance of the induction of the Class of 2022.
Trade to Mets brings Mays back to New York
On May 11, 1972, Willie Mays returned to New York when the Giants traded the legendary center fielder to the Mets.
#CardCorner: 1988 Fleer Frank Viola
In 1987 and 1988, there was hardly a pitcher anywhere who was more successful than Frank Viola.
#Shortstops: Happy Days in Cooperstown
On Aug. 17, 1979, the cast from the TV show Happy Days came to Wrigley Field for a softball game.
#CardCorner: 1990 Donruss José Lind
José Lind helped the Pirates win three straight division titles.
Ozzie Smith, Fergie Jenkins to Serve as Managers for May 28 Hall of Fame Classic
A record eight Hall of Famers to appear at legends game at Doubleday Field.
Trade launches Lee Smith’s dominant run with Cardinals
On May 4, 1990, the Cardinals acquired Lee Smith from the Red Sox.
Cabrera continues on a Cooperstown path
Tigers slugger became one of just seven players with at least 500 homers and 3,000 hits when he joined the 3,000-hit club on April 23, 2022.
David Neft, who pushed baseball research forward, visits Cooperstown
David Neft, who was the driving force behind the The Baseball Encyclopedia, visited the Hall of Fame on April 15, 2022.