Written by: Bill Francis Related Stories 'On Account of War' A baseball from the Hall of Fame collection illuminates an abrupt ending to the 1918 season on account of World War I. Learn more When the First Five Were Chosen Documents uncovered in the Hall of Fame Library reveal that even the first BBWAA election in 1936 evoked impassioned debate. Learn more Uncommonly Sweet The Maple Crispette card collection was only produced in 1923 and is unique for several reasons. Learn more Yount records 3,000th hit In 1992, Robin Yount joined the 3,000-hit club. Learn more Jane Leavy, the Museum’s Library, and Digitization Jane Leavy is an acclaimed author who has written biographies on some of baseball’s biggest names. In a recent telephone interview with Leavy, she talked about the important role digitization of the Ruth scrapbooks have played in her own research. Learn more Musial passes Speaker on all-time hits list On Sept. 2, 1962, the St. Louis slugger notched the 3,516th hit of his career to pass Tris Speaker. Learn more Eight on the Links On a blustery day in February, 1921, eight baseball players gathered on a golf course in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Each had taken very different journeys to get there. Learn more #Shortstops: Letters from Ty Cobb Leroy Jacobsen of Oak Park, Ill., wrote to Ty Cobb and got a reply from in May 1953, written in his signature green ink. In it, Cobb gives his opinions on the state of baseball at the time. Learn more Steady Ted Lyons thrived as White Sox ace Ted Lyons spent most of his big league career playing for losing Chicago White Sox teams. But that didn't stop him from becoming the winningest pitcher in White Sox history. Learn more White elephant? Anything but The Georgia Peach joins the A's. Learn more Writers Elect Four to the Hall for the First Time in 60 Years 01.01.2023 Learn more Just the Ticket for Cobb 01.01.2023 Learn more White elephant? Anything but 01.01.2023 Learn more The Winter of Baseball Life 01.01.2023 Learn more Steady Ted Lyons thrived as White Sox ace 01.01.2023 Learn more 19th century star Harry Stovey 01.01.2023 Learn more Greatness Defined 01.01.2023 Learn more Final call: Legends thrive on season's last day 01.01.2023 Learn more 'On Account of War' 01.01.2023 Learn more A Number of Changes 01.01.2023 Learn more