DISCOVER HISTORY

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

Morgan creates 200/500 club

On Aug. 27, 1978, Joe Morgan became the first player in big league history to amass 200 home runs and 500 stolen bases.

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Roberts completely dominant versus Braves

Over the course of three seasons, Robin Roberts of the Phillies logged 13 straight complete games vs. the Braves.

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Shoebox Treasures Exhibit: Donors

Thanks to these donors who have made a gift to help make Shoebox Treasures a reality.

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Bench sets Reds mark with 325th home run

On Aug. 22, 1979, Johnny Bench became the Reds' all-time home run leader.

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Wood relives 20 K game at Museum

Former flamethower Kerry Wood visits Hall of Fame.

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Rickey shaped baseball’s future via Continental League

On Aug. 18, 1959, the upstart Continental League named Branch Rickey as league president.

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Kaline's No. 6 was first to be retired by Tigers

On Aug. 17, 1980, the Tigers retired Al Kaline's No. 6, making him the first player in franchise history to have his number retired.

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18 Mill Street

18 Mill Street Cooperstown, NY

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#Shortstops: FBI files in Cooperstown

Johnny Vander Meer and J. Edgar Hoover? It’s a connection that could only be found in Cooperstown.

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Abbott revisits his own history in Cooperstown

A quarter of a century after Jim Abbott threw a no-hitter, he was reunited with his game-worn cap from that game.

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Dodger Blue Induction Day

On Aug. 14, 1984, former Dodgers Don Drysdale and Pee Wee Reese were inducted into the Hall of Fame along with Luis Aparicio, Rick Ferrell and Harmon Killebrew.

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NPB Mascot donation brings fan experience to Museum

The baseball experience seems incomplete today without mascots.

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Lemon made history on mound with Indians

On June 20, 1998, the Indians celebrated the 50th anniversary of their 1948 World Championship team and retired Bob Lemon's No. 21.

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Meantyme

118 Otsego Colony Road Cooperstown, NY

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Lakepointe

1289 County Route 31 Cooperstown, NY

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Wilhelm Home

3608 County Highway 35 Roseboom, NY

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