DISCOVER HISTORY

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

2023 Buck O'Neil Award Winner Carl Erskine

Carl Erskine was the sixth recipient of the Buck O'Neil Lifetime Achievement Award.

Carl Erskine Named Buck O’Neil Award Winner

Lifetime Achievement Award to be presented July 22 in Cooperstown.

Joe Torre Appointed to Board of Directors for National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum

Legendary manager elected to Hall of Fame in 2014.

Griffey Jr. hits 500th home run on Father’s Day

With his father in the stands, Ken Griffey Jr. reached the remarkable milestone of 500 home runs on June 20, 2004.

#CardCorner: 1982 Topps Bill Campbell

Vietnam veteran Bill Campbell was a versatile reliever early in his career, but heavy usage led to arm issues over time.

McGriff’s 1994 All-Star Game homer was height of season

A month before the strike, Fred McGriff highlighted the 1994 All-Star Game in Pittsburgh.

Play It Again: The Two All-Star Game Era

For four seasons beginning in 1959, the AL and NL controversially played multiple All-Star Games.

#Shortstops: Bunning's perfection

The Phillies' Jim Bunning hurled a perfect game on Father's Day in 1964.

Former Hall of Fame President Edward Stack Passes Away

Edward Stack spent more than 60 years of his life in leadership roles at the Hall of Fame.

#CardCorner: 1986 Donruss Lance Parrish

With a cannon for an arm and a powerful bat, Lance Parrish was a force behind the plate for the 1980s Tigers.

Page Fence Giants succeeded on and off the field

For four years the Page Fence Giants were a successful and entertaining highlight of Black baseball.

Andre Ethier enjoys connecting with Cooperstown

Andre Ethier visited Cooperstown on June 5, 2023 to explore the Hall of Fame.

Jackson’s 10-RBI game a prelude to his 1970s power

On June 14, 1969, Reggie Jackson came within one RBI of the American League single-game record.

MLB All-Star Game created a blueprint for other leagues to follow

Game debuted July 6, 1933, to coincide with Chicago World's Fair.

Symposium draws baseball scholars from around the country

The 34th Cooperstown Symposium on Baseball and American Culture was held May 31-June 2 at the Hall of Fame.

#GoingDeep: The forgotten hero

Octavius Catto’s passion for baseball inspired early integration efforts.