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.
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#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.
#CardCorner: 1987 Donruss Aurelio López
Over 11 big league seasons, Aurelio López became one of the most successful relief pitchers in the game.
Baines leads four future Hall of Famers in '77 Draft
The 1977 MLB Draft produced future Hall of Famers Harold Baines, Paul Molitor, Ozzie Smith and Tim Raines.
Reese leads the way at sun-splashed Hall of Fame Classic
Former Gold Glove Award winner has four hits in Team Bert's 8-3 win over Team Kitty.