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Ken Griffey Sr. and Jr. become first father/son combo to appear in the same lineup

In a home game against the Kansas City Royals on Aug. 31, 1990, Ken Griffey Sr. and Jr. both jogged to the outfield, as the first father and son duo to appear in the same lineup.

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Stepping into a legend’s shoes

Ty Cobb's final years in baseball were spent with the Philadelphia Athletics, under the guidance of Connie Mack.

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Hall of Famer Rollie Fingers Returns to Cooperstown to Host Otesaga Hotel Seniors Open Pro-Am Sept. 6

Annual Event Benefits Pathfinder Village and Hall of Fame’s Educational Programs

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Bill Veeck holds ‘Grandstand Managers Night’

On Aug. 24, 1951, Bill Veeck orchestrated “Grandstand Managers Night,” a promotion which allowed fans to vote on key decisions during the course of the game.

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#PopUps: By George, ‘Seinfeld’ still resonates with baseball fans

Baseball is frequently referenced in Seinfeld, demonstrating the sport's tendency to cross over into the popular culture realm.

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#CardCorner: 1968 Topps Manny Sanguillen

The "very cool" baseball card of Manny Sanguillen.

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Willie Mays Hits Career Home Run No. 535 to Pass Jimmie Foxx

On Aug. 17, 1966, Willie Mays passed Jimmie Foxx with his 535th career home run.

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#PopUps: Passion for the Game

Jim Caviezel had the unique experience of attending the National Baseball Hall of Fame’s 2016 Induction Weekend as a friend of both Mike Piazza and Ken Griffey Jr.

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#CardCorner: 1980 Topps Bernie Carbo

Eccentric journeyman Bernie Carbo made his final Topps card appearance in 1980.

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#GoingDeep: Carlos Paula, the man who integrated the Washington Senators

The Osvaldo Salas collection contains a rare image of Carlos Paula, a player whose story remains largely untold.

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Just ‘Kidding’: Five Hall of Famers have earned the youngest of nicknames

Five Hall of Famers have earned the youngest of nicknames.

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2015 Film Festival

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#CardCorner: 1977 Topps Mark Fidrych

Mark Fidrych's 1977 Topps card captures his warmth and authenticity, elements that made him a national sensation in 1976.

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Baseball Hall of Fame to Host Blood Drive Saturday

The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum will host a blood drive on Saturday, Aug. 6, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Cooper Park.

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Harmon Killebrew Hits His 500th Career Home Run

Killebrew fulfilled his inevitable legacy of joining the 500 home-run club on Aug. 10, 1971.

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#CardCorner: 1972 Topps Blue Moon Odom

Blue Moon Odom's unusual delivery style is captured in his 1972 Topps "In Action" card.

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