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.

51 Hall of Fame Legends Coming to Cooperstown

Hall of Fame Weekend 2022 to feature induction of Bud Fowler, Gil Hodges, Jim Kaat, Minnie Miñoso, Tony Oliva, Buck O’Neil and David Ortiz as Class of 2022.

Watch the Stars at the Hall of Fame during the Museum’s All-Star Gala on July 19

Annual celebration features food and fun in Hall of Fame's Grandstand Theater during live broadcast of All-Star Game from Los Angeles.

#CardCorner: 1981 Donruss Iván de Jesus

Iván de Jesus used his speed and durability to his advantage throughout his baseball career and became a regular on two pennant winners during his 15 seasons.

#Shortstops: September Call-Up, October Hero

After just 33 big league games during the 2007 regular season, Jacoby Ellsbury became a postseason hero for the Red Sox.

Former All-Star Derrek Lee visits Museum with son

Fifteen-year big league veteran soaks in history in Cooperstown.

#Shortstops: Glasses Full for Harry Caray

Baseball announcer Harry Caray's trademark glasses are preserved in the Hall of Fame's collection.

#Shortstops: Pujols’ 2,000th RBI

Albert Pujols' 2,000th RBI from May 9, 2019 is preserved in the Hall of Fame's collection.

Loans take Cooperstown magic throughout the world

With the help of the Hall of Fame and Museum loans, artifacts and their history will make their way around the country.

#Shortstops: Jackie's brilliance

On June 28, 1947, Jackie Robinson proved his skill in a doubleheader against the New York Giants.

Yankees' Lefty Gomez was the ‘first’ All-Star

On July 6, 1933, the All-Star Game debuted in Chicago, with Lefty Gomez delivering the first pitch.

#Shortstops: Shirt off the Winner's Back

A David Ortiz jersey from the 2004 World Series is part of the Museum's collection.

#Shortstops: Bat for a Blast

On April 17, 1953, Mickey Mantle's mammoth home run captivated the sports world.

Doby was Second to None

Larry Doby integrated the American League en route to a stellar career that brought him to Cooperstown.

#Shortstops: Pilot Portrait

The Seattle Pilots had photomechanical prints created of a few of their players, and Don Mincher happened to be one of them.

#Shortstops: Dream On

On Aug. 12, 2021, the Chicago White Sox played the New York Yankees in a game at the Field of Dreams movie site in Dyersville, Iowa.

#CardCorner: 1987 Topps Eric Davis

Eric Davis is the only player in history with more than 275 homers and 300 steals with fewer than 1,500 career hits.