#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.
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: 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.
Hall of Fame Restructures Era Committee, Frick Award Voting
New voting procedures begin this winter.
#CardCorner: 1987 Fleer Jeffrey Leonard
The highlight of Jeffrey Leonard's career came in the 1987 NLCS, when he rocked the baseball world with his "one flap down" home run celebration and was named NLCS MVP.
Walker hits three doubles as Rockies open Coors Field
New acquisition Larry Walker led the way for the Rockies with three run-scoring doubles in their 11-9 home opener victory over the Mets on April 26, 1995.
Museum Initiative to Highlight Story of Black Baseball
New partnerships, advisory board will create path to new exhibit scheduled to open in 2024.
#CardCorner: 1984 Donruss Alejandro Peña
In 23 postseason appearances over nine series, Alejandro Peña was 4-3 with four saves and a 2.03 ERA, earning two World Series rings with the Dodgers and another with the Braves.
Miñoso’s all-around excellence on display in six-RBI game
On April 21, 1959, Minnie Miñoso tallied five hits and six RBI in Cleveland’s 14-1 victory over Detroit.
Hall of Fame Commemorates Opening Day with Celebration of Baseball in Cooperstown
Guests will experience all Museum features for first time in two years.
#Shortstops: From diamonds to music
Hall of Fame Class of 2022 inductee Bud Fowler penned a song, titled “The Royal Giants: The Base Ball Hit of the Season”, which is preserved in the Hall of Fame's collection.
#CardCorner: 1987 Fleer Rick Reuschel
Rick Reuschel's exceptional 68.1 career WAR is proof that he was an underappreciated ace.
Hall of Fame Celebrates Jackie Robinson’s Legacy with Two Weeks of Special Programs
Museum visitors will learn about Robinson’s exploits on and off the field April 11-22.