DISCOVER HISTORY

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

2020 BBWAA Hall of Fame Ballot

The 2020 Baseball Writers' Association of America Hall of Fame ballot features 32 candidates.

Read more

Suggested Bequest Language

Read more

#Shortstops: The business of the Negro Leagues

As baseball began to integrate and major league teams began signing African-American ballplayers, Effa Manley advocated fiercely - and successfully - for compensation for Negro League teams.

Read more

Gibson completes fantastic 1968 season with NL MVP honors

Though Bob Gibson only played in 34 regular season games in 1968, it was enough to earn him NL MVP honors and to change baseball's rules moving forward.

Read more

#Shortstops: Hooray for Hollywood

A recent donation to the National Hall of Fame and Museum highlights a brief moment in a player's career, and the legacy of the PCL.

Read more

#CardCorner: 1979 Topps Andy Messersmith

Cy Young Award winner Andy Messersmith didn't ever pitch for the New York Yankees, but you'd never know that based on his 1979 Topps card.

Read more

#Shortstops: Stop the presses

The printing press plates from the day after the Cubs won the World Series in 2016 have been preserved in Cooperstown to tell the story of postseason baseball, and to help illustrate the relationship between baseball and the media.

Read more

USS Cooperstown construction underway

For the first time ever, a Freedom-variant littoral combat ship will be named after the Village of Cooperstown.

Read more

Ten Named to Modern Baseball Era Ballot for National Baseball Hall of Fame Consideration

Nine players and one executive with greatest impact from 1970 to 1987 to be considered on Dec. 8 for Class of 2020.

Read more

2020 Ford C. Frick Award Ballot Finalized

Winner to be announced at Baseball’s Winter Meetings on Dec. 11.

Read more

Maddux sets record with 17th Gold Glove Award

Greg Maddux made history in November of 2007, when he earned his record 17th Gold Glove Award.

Read more

#CardCorner: 1969 Topps Andy Etchebarren

Longtime Orioles catcher and two-time World Series champion Andy Etchebarren is featured in this 1969 Topps card.

Read more

Treasures from 2019 World Series Headed Home to Cooperstown

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

Read more

Tricks, treats and fun at the Hall of Fame

Few tricks but plenty of treats are preserved in the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum's archives.

Read more

2020 Modern Baseball Era Ballot

Nine former big league players and one executive comprise the 10-name Modern Baseball Era ballot

Read more

2020 Ford C. Frick Award Ballot

The winner of the 2020 Ford C. Frick Award will be announced Dec. 11 at the Winter Meetings in San Diego.

Read more