Stories of Women in Baseball

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

Treasures from 2021 World Series Headed Home to Cooperstown

Collection of artifacts from Braves’ first title since 1995 to be featured in Museum’s Autumn Glory exhibit.

#CardCorner: 1970 Topps Mark Belanger

Mark Belanger was the shortstop of one of the greatest teams of his era, winning eight Gold Glove Awards and a World Series title over his 17 years with the Orioles.

#Shortstops: Phillies adopt Blue Jay way

Philadelphia’s NL team adopted a new nickname in 1946 during an effort to rebrand the franchise.

Palmer continues run of dominance with third AL Cy Young Award

On Nov. 10, 1976, Jim Palmer became the third pitcher ever to win at least three Cy Young Awards and the third pitcher to capture the honor in back-to-back years.

Charles Ebbets and the Malbone Street wreck

If not for his tendency to be a little long winded, Charles Ebbets may have been one of the victims of what is often considered the deadliest train crash in American history on Nov. 1, 1918.

Eckersley’s career path keeps 1988 in perspective

Dennis Eckersley surrendered one of the most historic homers in history – and was grateful to be there.

2022 Early Baseball Era Ballot

Seven Negro Leagues and pre-Negro Leagues legends and three American League/National League stars comprise the Early Baseball Era ballot.

#CardCorner: 1989 Fleer Willie Wilson

Despite obstacles before and during his playing days, Willie Wilson compiled a memorable career, winning a title with the Royals in 1985.

Great Call: Ed Montague visits Cooperstown

In 2021, former big league umpire Ed Montague, spent 34 seasons in the majors before retiring after the 2009 campaign, visited the Hall of Fame.

2022 Golden Days Era Ballot

Nine former big league players and one manager comprise the 10-name Golden Days Era ballot.

Jenkins’ consistency rewarded with 1971 NL Cy Young Award

After going 24-13 with a 2.77 ERA and throwing a remarkable 30 complete games in 39 starts, Fergie Jenkins captured his first NL Cy Young Award on Nov. 3, 1971.

World Series history and 'Taco Heroes' collide in Cooperstown

To commemorate the 10th year of “Steal a Base Steal a Taco”, the Hall of Fame has partnered with Taco Bell to bring the first stolen base of the 2021 World Series to Cooperstown.

Hall of Fame’s Early Baseball Era Committee and Golden Days Era Committee to Meet this Winter

The Early Baseball Era Committee will consider candidates whose primary contributions came prior to 1950, including Negro Leaguers and Pre-Negro Leaguers.

Museum Honors Veterans Day by Offering Free Admission to Veterans during November

The Hall of Fame is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. except for Thanksgiving Day.

#CardCorner: 1982 Donruss Carney Lansford

Carney Lansford was the unquestioned backbone of the A’s team that won four division titles, three American League pennants and the 1989 World Series from 1988-92.

Applications for 2022 Baseball Hall of Fame Internship Program due Jan. 31

Frank and Peggy Steele Internship Program provides opportunity of a lifetime for youth development.