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.

Century Series

One hundred years ago, the Senators and Walter Johnson celebrated what would be their only title.

#CardCorner: 1969 Topps Jim Lonborg

The 1967 American League Cy Young Award winner helped fuel Boston's Impossible Dream.

Bagwell joins exclusive list with six-walk game

Jeff Bagwell became just the third player to draw six walks in one game on Aug. 20, 1999.

#CardCorner: 1988 Donruss Jack McDowell

After dominating at Stanford University, Jack McDowell emerged as one of the game's best pitchers in the early 1990s.

#Shortstops: Hank’s Silver Bat

Hank Aaron was presented with this award for capturing the 1959 National League batting title.

Gibson’s greatness on display during no-hitter

Bob Gibson brought the Pirates' fearsome Lumber Company to a grinding halt when he pitched a no-hitter on August 14, 1971.

#Shortstops: Cleveland Connection

A photograph of Tris Speaker in the Hall of Fame collection showcases the link between Native Americans and the game of baseball.

#Shortstops: A Bat for Everyone

The Angels creatively busted a teamwide slump 25 years ago with a tip from Hall of Famer Rod Carew.

#Shortstops: Lou's Luggage

Lou Gehrig was among several future Hall of Famers who embarked on a goodwill tour of Japan in late 1934. A luggage tag now a part of the Museum's collection tells the story of that journey.

#CardCorner: 1984 Donruss Luis Salazar

A late-bloomer who shined in utility roles for more than a decade, Luis Salazar inspired two generations of Venezuelan big league hopefuls.

#Shortstops: The 755th Home Run

Hank Aaron's 755th home run baseball had a memorable journey to Cooperstown.

#Shortstops: Lefty and the Yankee Clipper

Baseball was the perfect medium to strengthen U.S.-Japanese relations in the mid-20th century.

Walker says meet me in St. Louis

The acquisition of Larry Walker paid dividends in the postseason as the outfielder helped power the St. Louis Cardinals to their first National League pennant in 17 seasons.

#Shortstops: Ichiro’s Hits

While fans counted Ichiro Suzuki's hits, the All-Star outfielder made his hits count.

#Shortstops: Chicago Sign

“Mr. Cub” left his mark on Chicago baseball history over his 19-year Hall of Fame career.

#CardCorner: 1975 Topps Jeff Burroughs

The No. 1 overall choice in the MLB Draft and the 1974 American League Most Valuable Player, Jeff Burroughs was one of the most productive hitters of his era.