DISCOVER HISTORY

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

Remembering the Cannon Street All-Stars

In 1955, a Little League team from Charleston, S.C., struck a blow for equal opportunity without ever stepping onto the field.

Bats from Black baseball stars tell incredible stories in Cooperstown

A trio of game-used bats loaned by Al Jurgela share the Black baseball experiences of Martín Dihigo, Josh Gibson and Pete Hill.

Inductions of Adrian Beltré, Todd Helton, Jim Leyland and Joe Mauer Highlight Hall of Fame Weekend 2024, July 19-22

Class of 2024 will be inducted in less than two weeks.

Ozzie Smith Hosts Hall of Fame Weekend Favorite Turn Two

2002 Hall of Fame electee and Museum Education Ambassador joins special guests Jim Kaat, Fred McGriff and Scott Rolen at the Museum’s annual education fundraiser on July 19.

51 Hall of Fame Legends to be in Cooperstown For Hall of Fame Weekend, July 19-22

Adrian Beltré, Todd Helton, Jim Leyland and Joe Mauer to be honored as Class of 2024.

#Shortstops: Pitching In

Koji Uehara was crucial to much of Japan’s international success in the 2000s.

#Shortstops: Gibson joins the Big Train

Bob Gibson opened a door that had been closed for half a century when he became the second member of the 3,000-strikeout club.

Watch the Stars on Main Street at Hall of Fame Parade of Legends Saturday, July 20

Parade starts at 6 p.m. and features returning Hall of Famers.

Relive Inductees’ Hall of Fame Weekend Journey at Legends of the Game Roundtable Event

Class of 2024 inductees Adrian Beltré, Todd Helton, Jim Leyland and Joe Mauer to share memories on Monday, July 22, at Doubleday Field.

#CardCorner: 1953 Topps Dick Groat

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

Hall of Fame Inductees Exhibit for Class of 2024 on Display in Cooperstown

Adrian Beltré, Todd Helton, Jim Leyland and Joe Mauer to be inducted July 21.

Ripken celebrated at 2001 All-Star Game

Cal Ripken Jr. earned MVP honors in his final All-Star Game appearance on July 10, 2001.

Bull strong: Orlando Cepeda remembered as one of the top sluggers of the 1960s

Class of 1999 inductee Orlando Cepeda passed away Friday, June 28 at the age of 86.

#Shortstops: The Emperor’s Game

The presence of Japan's emperor and empress at a 1959 NPB game represented a significant moment in the sport's national history.

Gibson's powerful swing through Puerto Rico showcased in The Souls of the Game

The legendary catcher earned this award, currently on loan from the Josh Gibson Foundation, as the top player in the 1941-42 Puerto Rican Winter League.

#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.