DISCOVER HISTORY

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

#Shortstops: Real Clowning Around

A signed baseball by the Indianapolis Clowns is preserved in the Hall of Fame's collection.

#Shortstops: Doggone Delicious

The hot dog, now known as the iconic ballpark snack, didn't enter the scene until the late 1800s. From there, hot dogs have taken over the game.

Museum Hosts Screening of ‘The Kid Who Only Hit Homers’ July 9

Free showing of film based on beloved children’s book to be screened at 7 p.m. in Hall of Fame’s Grandstand Theater.

#Shortstops: A Shot in the Park

A pin given to patrons receiving the vaccine at Fenway Park shows future generations the unusual challenge baseball, and the entire world, faced during the pandemic.

#Shortstops: Guitar Man

The famous "Slugger" guitar used by John Fogerty is preserved in the Hall of Fame.

#Shortstops: Miggy’s Milestone

Miguel Cabrera's 500th home run helmet and 3,000th hit jersey made their way to the Hall of Fame.

Martínez fans five to win All-Star Game MVP

On July 13, 1999, Pedro Martínez authored a legendary performance at the All-Star Game.

#Shortstops: Look Good, Play Good

The Boston Red Sox chose to honor the annual Boston Marathon with a bright yellow wardrobe as their City Connect jersey on April 17, 2021.

Katie Krall brings history to Cooperstown

Katie Krall became the first on-field coach in Double-A history with the Portland Sea Dogs on April 30, 2022.

#Shortstops: King-sized pop-up

The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum preserves the ball from the game that Dave Kingman "blasted through the drainage pipe."

51 Hall of Fame Legends Coming to Cooperstown

Hall of Fame Weekend 2022 to feature induction of Bud Fowler, Gil Hodges, Jim Kaat, Minnie Miñoso, Tony Oliva, Buck O’Neil and David Ortiz as Class of 2022.

Watch the Stars at the Hall of Fame during the Museum’s All-Star Gala on July 19

Annual celebration features food and fun in Hall of Fame's Grandstand Theater during live broadcast of All-Star Game from Los Angeles.

#CardCorner: 1981 Donruss Iván de Jesus

Iván de Jesus used his speed and durability to his advantage throughout his baseball career and became a regular on two pennant winners during his 15 seasons.

#Shortstops: September Call-Up, October Hero

After just 33 big league games during the 2007 regular season, Jacoby Ellsbury became a postseason hero for the Red Sox.

Former All-Star Derrek Lee visits Museum with son

Fifteen-year big league veteran soaks in history in Cooperstown.

#Shortstops: Glasses Full for Harry Caray

Baseball announcer Harry Caray's trademark glasses are preserved in the Hall of Fame's collection.