Stories of Women in Baseball

Stories that highlight the lives and experiences of women in baseball through key moments in history.

#CardCorner: 1973 Topps Burt Hooton

Armed with one of the first knuckle curves thrown in the majors, Burt Hooton stormed through college and onto the big league scene.

Steady Billy Williams ties record with four doubles in one game

On April 9, 1969, Billy Williams became the 21st player in AL/NL history to record four doubles in one game.

April Fools: Baseball's Legendary Princes

Al Schacht, Nick Altrock, Max Patkin, Jackie Price and Myron Noodleman revolutionized in-game entertainment with humor.

Hall of Famers Return to Cooperstown for Memorial Day Weekend Celebration

New bobblehead doll exhibit, Film Series to debut as summer season begins.

#CardCorner: 1978 Topps José Morales

At the time of his retirement, only two batters had accumulated more pinch-hits than José Morales.

Mets change franchise direction by signing Seaver

Signing with the Mets as an amateur free agent in 1966 changed the direction of the club and turned Tom Seaver into "The Franchise."

#CardCorner: 1982 Donruss Rick Mahler

One of the most successful pitchers ever on Opening Day, Rick Mahler brought stability and consistency to the Braves rotation in the 1980s.

Hall of Fame, Japanese Institutions Partner on Museum’s New Yakyu | Baseball Exhibit

Exploration of transpacific baseball exchange to debut at Museum in July 2025; Class of 2025 electee Ichiro Suzuki featured in exhibit.

21st Century Women in Baseball Achievements Documented in new Museum Display

History-making women’s artifacts added to Diamond Dreams exhibit.

Hall of Fame Celebrates The Stories of Black Baseball with Publication of ‘Play Harder’

New book by Gerald Early in collaboration with the Museum and featuring foreword by Dave Winfield now available for pre-order.

#CardCorner: 2002 Topps Javier Vázquez

A workhorse starting pitcher who emerged from the legendary Expos farm system of the 1990s, Javier Vázquez retired with more wins and strikeouts than any other Puerto Rican-born pitcher.

Hall of Fame Announces Updates From February Board Meeting

The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum’s Board of Directors today announced a number of updates following the Board meeting that took place on Feb. 26 in Orlando, Fla.

Celebrate Women’s History Month with Stories, Programs at Hall of Fame

Free resource kits available for schools.

Cooperstown Central School Hosting Leadership Training Program for Area High School Athletes

Students from 60 school districts to participate in one-day seminar March 6 at Clark Sports Center; educators to experience Hall of Fame education curriculum.

#CardCorner: 1989 Donruss Tom Gordon

One of the top prospects in the game in the late 1980s, Tom Gordon found success as a starter and reliever during his 21-year big league career.

Alston, Kell elected as members of Class of 1983

Alston, who won four World Series as manager of the Dodgers, and Kell, a 10-time All-Star at third base, were elected by the Veterans Committee on March 10, 1983.