DISCOVER HISTORY

Stories from baseball's rich history are constantly being added to keep you connected to the game you love. 

#CardCorner: 1984 Fleer Warren Cromartie

Known as one of the best pure hitters in the game, Warren Cromartie was one-third of a celebrated outfield in Montreal before starring in Japan for nearly a decade.

#CardCorner: 1979 Topps Bob Welch

Bursting onto the national scene in the 1978 World Series, Bob Welch's career featured 211 wins, two championships and one Cy Young Award.

#CardCorner: 1958 Topps Bob Turley

The Yankees’ first Cy Young Award winner piled up strikeouts and walks at a record rate.

#CardCorner: 1988 Topps Mark Davis

The 1989 National League Cy Young Award winner was the seventh relief pitcher to earn the honor.

#CardCorner: 1970 Topps Dean Chance

The 1964 Cy Young Award winner was the Angels' first ace and one of the American League's most durable starters of the decade.

#CardCorner: 1985 Topps Steve Bedrosian

"Bedrock" was one of the best closers of his era, winning the 1987 National League Cy Young Award.

#CardCorner: 1982 Topps George Bell

The longtime Blue Jays outfielder would go on to become one of the most productive hitters of the 1980s, winning the 1987 AL MVP.

#CardCorner: 1969 Topps Jim Lonborg

The 1967 American League Cy Young Award winner helped fuel Boston's Impossible Dream.

#CardCorner: 1988 Donruss Jack McDowell

After dominating at Stanford University, Jack McDowell emerged as one of the game's best pitchers in the early 1990s.

#CardCorner: 1984 Donruss Luis Salazar

A late-bloomer who shined in utility roles for more than a decade, Luis Salazar inspired two generations of Venezuelan big league hopefuls.

#CardCorner: 1975 Topps Jeff Burroughs

The No. 1 overall choice in the MLB Draft and the 1974 American League Most Valuable Player, Jeff Burroughs was one of the most productive hitters of his era.

#CardCorner: 1979 Topps Steve Stone

The 1980 American League Cy Young Award winner followed his playing career by becoming a beloved voice of Chicago baseball.

#CardCorner: 1953 Topps Dick Groat

The 1960 National League Most Valuable Player was one of the most celebrated shortstops of his time.

#CardCorner: 1987 Topps Kevin Bass

After being traded for a future Hall of Fame, Kevin Bass became one of the best all-around outfielders in the game.

#CardCorner: 1975 Topps Randy Jones

Randy Jones was a two-time 20-game winner who earned the 1976 National League Cy Young Award by identifying weaknesses in nearly every batter he faced.

#CardCorner: 1985 Topps Oil Can Boyd

Overcoming long odds to make the big leagues, Dennis “Oil Can” Boyd helped pitch the Red Sox to the 1986 American League pennant.