DISCOVER HISTORY

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

#CardCorner: 1988 Topps Joe Niekro

Joe Niekro's 1988 Topps card captures him throwing his signature pitch: The Knuckleball.

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Congress Introduces Integration of Baseball Commemorative Coin Act

Senators Scott and Booker, Congressmen Williams and Richmond Sponsor Legislation Authorizing United States Mint to Produce Coin Honoring the 75th Anniversary of the Integration of Major League Baseball in 2022

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A bat – or two – from the Babe

What may look like a typical Babe Ruth model bat is signed not just once by the Bambino himself, but twice.

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All-Stars Headed to Washington Already Have a Place in Cooperstown

35 of This Year’s All-Star Game Participants Are Represented by Artifacts at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum

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Bagwell hits for cycle against Cardinals

On July 18, 2001, Jeff Bagwell added to his resume again when hit for the cycle in the Astros 17-11 win over St. Louis.

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#CardCorner: 1984 Fleer Glenn Hubbard

Before "Snakes on a Plane," there was Glenn Hubbard.

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Hall of Fame Welcomes 17 Millionth Visitor

Sergio Arias was the 17 millionth fan to walk through the doors of the Hall of Fame.

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Bingo Long’s history preserved at Museum

The Hall of Fame recently acquired five lobby cards from the movie, each one depicting a different scene.

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#Shortstops: A chance to play the game

Could Dorothy “Kammie” Kamenshek have been the first woman to play Major League Baseball?

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Polo Grounds pass tells story of Woodrow Wilson’s love of baseball

The 28th President of the United States was a big baseball fan.

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In 1968, Weaver began The Oriole Way in Baltimore

On July 11, 1968, Earl Weaver finally got his big league chance.

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60 Hall of Fame Legends to be in Cooperstown For Hall of Fame Weekend, July 27-30

Vladimir Guerrero, Trevor Hoffman, Chipper Jones, Jack Morris, Jim Thome and Alan Trammell Set to be Inducted as Class of 2018

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Baseball Hall brings Cooperstown to D.C. for Fanfest

The Hall of Fame brings its annual celebration of the game to All-Star FanFest.

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

Class of 2018 Inductees Vladimir Guerrero, Trevor Hoffman, Chipper Jones, Jack Morris, Jim Thome and Alan Trammell to Share Memories on Monday, July 30 at Doubleday Field

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Williams goes 8-for-8 in doubleheader

Billy Williams went a perfect 8-for-8 in a double header against the Houston Astros on July 11, 1972.

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#CardCorner: 1983 Topps César Gerónimo

They don’t make mustaches like César Gerónimo's anymore.

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