Bert Campaneris sits in the A's dugout for the last time before departing for the Rangers via free agency in 1976.

Tony Bernazard developed under a pair of Hall of Fame managers to begin a 10-year big league career which saw him record nearly 1,000 hits.

Dave Chalk's legacy endures not only as a nine-year major league veteran, but for a cameo-in-name-only on one of his era's most celebrated and viewed television shows.

"Hurricane" Herb Washington's psychedelic 1975 Topps card.

After spending much of 1970 in the minors, Vida Blue returned to throw a dazzling no-hitter.

For three days, Rollie Fingers was a member of the Boston Red Sox, in one of the most controversial sales of all time.

Dave Chalk's legacy endures not only as a nine-year major league veteran, but for a cameo-in-name-only on one of his era's most celebrated and viewed television shows.

HOFer George Lee "Sparky" Anderson was born on February 22, 1934 in South Dakota

Before Barry Bonds, there was Bobby Bonds.

HOFer George Lee "Sparky" Anderson was born on February 22, 1934 in South Dakota

Billy Cowan wears the Halo.

The Astros signed Ryan to a four-year, $4.5 million free agent contract following the 1979 season.

At 41 years old, Tony Pérez still made an impact for the Phillies in 1983.

1981 portrait of Richie Zisk at Tiger Stadium capturing him in his blue, star trident batting practice uniform.

Without fanfare or recognition, Mariano Duncan was a quiet contributor to two World Series teams.

Exactly 105 years after the Confederacy opened fire on Fort Sumter, the North retaliated with their own blast – in the form of a two-run home run by Willie Stargell.

Pittsburgh Pirates' Bob Moose refused to let one wild pitch in 1972 define his career.

The Cincinnati Reds found their future cleanup hitter and All-Star first baseman when they signed Cuban star Tony Pérez.

It was a matchup of two soon-to-be dynasties that created one of the most exciting World Series in history.

The Cincinnati Reds found their future cleanup hitter and All-Star first baseman when they signed Cuban star Tony Pérez.

One of the most prolific fly-catchers in the game's history, Dwayne Murphy starred for the Oakland Athletics between their two dynasties.

Relying on a curveball that was among the best in the game, Tippy Martinez closed games for the outstanding Orioles teams of the late 1970s and early 1980s.

On April 19, 1981, the baseball world saw a record broken and a bench-clearing brawl.

César Tovar's speed, offensive production and defensive versatility earned him MVP votes for five consecutive seasons.

Pitcher Tom Underwood had a seamlessly smooth delivery.

Of all the cards that Topps produced of Rawly Eastwick, none does a better job of capturing his baby-faced look than his 1978 card.

The 1983 Donruss card captured pitcher Cecilio Guante's trademark scowl.

A plan to rush David Clyde into the major leagues forever altered the high school phenom's career.

Before Barry Bonds, there was Bobby Bonds.

Without fanfare or recognition, Mariano Duncan was a quiet contributor to two World Series teams.

He is forever known off the field for the surgery that bears his name.

Longtime Braves and Royals general manager John Schuerholz and former MLB commissioner Allan H. “Bud” Selig have been elected to the Hall of Fame by the Today’s Game Era Committee.

Bud Selig’s work as commissioner leads him to Cooperstown’s doorstep.

Pat Gillick’s work as a talent hunter led him to a Hall of Fame career.

Mammoth blast landed an estimated 535 feet from home plate.

With 2017 just around the corner, Cooperstown is preparing for another historic summer. And the latest Hall of Fame candidates will soon learn if they are headed to the Hall of Fame.

Trailing Milwaukee in the 1982 World Series and facing Don Sutton in Game 6, the Cardinals needed a miracle. Rookie John Stuper pitched a masterpiece to push the series to seven games.