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.

Candy Digital and the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Announce Digital Collectibles Partnership

The new 2022 Hall of Fame ICON Series will feature official digital collectibles celebrating 30 of baseball’s greatest players.

Hall of Famers begin arriving for baseball’s best weekend

Members of the Hall of Fame and the Class of 2022 are arriving in Cooperstown for Hall of Fame Weekend.

Induction Weekend Visitors Urged to Utilize Special Parking Options

Peripheral lots, shuttle and trolley services provide multiple choices for travelers.

Griffey’s eight-game homer streak electrifies baseball

In July 1993, Ken Griffey Jr. ascended into the upper echelon of sports icons with an eight-game home run streak.

Experience History at the Museum During Hall of Fame Weekend

Plaques of Class of 2022 installed Hall of Fame Weekend before visiting ballparks.

Museum Brings Celebration to Cooperstown for Hall of Fame Weekend

Local connections featured in Parade of Legends; fireworks over Otsego Lake Sunday night.

Oliva, Kaat teammates again in Hall of Fame

Tony Oliva and Jim Kaat were teammates on the Minnesota Twins and now they will enter the Hall of Fame together as members of the Class of 2022

Brett, Aikens connect through ‘The Royal’

“The Royal” tells the powerful and inspiring story of Willie Mays Aikens, whose promising baseball career was interrupted due to drug addiction and prison.

Ortiz enjoying ride to Cooperstown

David Ortiz spoke with the media during his final availability before his induction into the Hall of Fame.

O’s reacquire Murray, get boost to postseason

Eddie Murray was traded back to Baltimore in 1996 and led the Orioles to the postseason.

Watch the Stars at July 23 Hall of Fame Parade of Legends Saturday

Parade starts at 6 p.m. and features returning Hall of Famers.

Comedian Richard Lewis reminisces about Gil Hodges

Comedian Richard Lewis' favorite player was Gil Hodges.

#CardCorner: 1976 Topps Charlie Hough

Knuckleballer Charlie Hough pitched in the big leagues for 25 seasons.

Hall of Fame Inductees Exhibit for Class of 2022 on Display in Cooperstown

Bud Fowler, Gil Hodges, Jim Kaat, Minnie Miñoso, Tony Oliva, Buck O’Neil and David Ortiz to be inducted July 24.

Jay Bell and Cooperstown are old friends

Jay Bell and his son Brantley visited the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.

Induction of Class of 2022 Highlights July 22-25 Hall of Fame Weekend

Induction Ceremony July 24 in Cooperstown.