Stories of Women in Baseball

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

Aaron’s 1974 campaign included record-setting grand slam

On April 26, 1974, Hank Aaron became baseball's all-time leader in grand slam home runs.

Schmidt’s 500th homer brings cascade of emotion

On April 18, 1987, Mike Schmidt joined the 500-home run club.

#CardCorner: 1984 Topps Leon Durham

Leon Durham helped power the Cubs back into contention in the early and mid-1980s.

Toulson Home

54 Elm Street Cooperstown, NY

Rickwood Field features baseball’s past and present

Historic ballpark is oldest remaining stadium that hosted Negro Leagues games.

Enjoy an April Adventure as Hall of Fame Celebrates Anniversary of Jackie Robinson’s Debut

Dusty Baker featured on Virtual Voices of the Game program April 4.

Randy Johnson's photo exhibit debuts in Cooperstown

Randy Johnson: Storytelling with Photographs runs April 1-Sept. 17 at the Fenimore Art Museum in Cooperstown.

Newhouser helps lift Cleveland to pennant in career revival

In 1954, Hal Newhouser transitioned to the bullpen and helped Cleveland roll to the AL pennant.

#GoingDeep: Remembering the Senior Professional Baseball Association

The Senior Professional Baseball Association, which played two seasons in the late 1980s and early 1990s, featured Hall of Fame managers like Dick Williams and dozens of former big league stars.

McGriff joins new teammates during Hall tour

Fred McGriff visited the Hall of Fame for the first time March 28 as part of his Orientation Tour.

#CardCorner: 1978 Topps Greg Minton

Greg Minton's 1978 Topps card was memorable. But his career as a reliever was record-setting.

Oliva’s opening day homer makes DH history

On April 6, 1973, Tony Oliva became the first designated hitter to hit a home run in a regular season American League game.

The Lookout

472 Huff Road Cooperstown, NY

Frog Hollow

77 Pioneer Street Cooperstown, NY

Shohei Ohtani’s Cap from World Baseball Classic among Team Japan Artifacts Coming to Cooperstown

Historic pieces from thrilling tournament to be preserved by National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.

#CardCorner: 1988 Donruss Hubie Brooks

Hubie Brooks was part of a new generation of shortstops who could hit for power.