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DISCOVER HISTORY

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

Youngs’ cycle showcases his all-around skills

Ross Youngs notched the 15th cycle in modern era National League history on April 29, 1922.

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#GoingDeep: Vin-Describable

After the first one-third of his baseball career, Vin Scully explored other broadcasting opportunities that saw him branch out to other sports as well as talk shows.

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#CardCorner: 1986 Topps Terry Forster

One of the most effective left-handed relievers of his era, Terry Forster pitched for some of the game's most successful teams and totaled 127 saves.

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Miñoso creates new stat line in historic White Sox win

By scoring five times, driving in five runs, walking and stealing a base on April 23, 1955, Minnie Miñoso authored a single-game box score that had never been achieved in AL/NL history.

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Hall of Fame Hosts Youth Clinic May 24 at Doubleday Field

Former big leaguers Vince Coleman, Clint Hurdle and Jason Kendall to share tips with future stars ages 7-12.

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Long after his Hall of Fame induction, Jackie Robinson was making history

Jackie Robinson's unique perspective made him an important voice on Civil Rights, as demonstrated during a 1967 visit to Hartwick College.

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Explore the Game’s Fascinating Connections at the Museum’s Baseball Discovery Zone

Re-Imagined learning space hosts April break week programming.

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Hall of Fame Film Series Debuts Memorial Day Weekend in Cooperstown

Ozzie Smith joins lineup of Hall of Famers returning to home of baseball; Museum’s Grandstand Theater, Fenimore Art Museum to screen six films.

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Dugout Trailblazer

On April 8, 1975, Frank Robinson broke barriers as the first full-time Black manager in the AL or NL.

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#CardCorner: 1992 Upper Deck Ken Hill

Ken Hill led the 1994 Montreal Expos in wins and could have propelled the team to postseason glory.

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Marquard adds to Hall of Fame resume with no-hitter

Rube Marquard pitched what was then the earliest no-hitter in Modern Era history on April 15, 1915.

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#CardCorner: 1973 Topps Burt Hooton

Armed with one of the first knuckle curves thrown in the majors, Burt Hooton stormed through college and onto the big league scene.

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Steady Billy Williams ties record with four doubles in one game

On April 9, 1969, Billy Williams became the 21st player in AL/NL history to record four doubles in one game.

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April Fools: Baseball's Legendary Princes

Al Schacht, Nick Altrock, Max Patkin, Jackie Price and Myron Noodleman revolutionized in-game entertainment with humor.

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Hall of Famers Return to Cooperstown for Memorial Day Weekend Celebration

New bobblehead doll exhibit, Film Series to debut as summer season begins.

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#CardCorner: 1978 Topps José Morales

At the time of his retirement, only two batters had accumulated more pinch-hits than José Morales.

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