Hall of Fame Artifacts on Exhibit at Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum
Display part of new exhibit: ‘Baseball: America’s Home Run’
DISCOVER HISTORY
Stories from baseball's rich history are constantly being added to keep you connected to the game you love.
3,000th hit another milestone for Ripken
Cal Ripken Jr. singled to mark his 3,000th career hit on April 15, 2000.
#CardCorner: 1989 Topps Von Hayes
Von Hayes was so highly valued that the Phillies sent five players to the Indians in exchange for his contract after he'd played just one full big league season.
Biggio hits for the cycle
Craig Biggio hit for the cycle for the first time in his career at Coors Field on April 8, 2002.
Hall of Fame Weekend 2022 to Feature Inductions of Bud Fowler, Gil Hodges, Jim Kaat, Minnie Miñoso, Tony Oliva, Buck O’Neil and David Ortiz July 22-25 in Cooperstown
Induction Ceremony, Parade of Legends highlight family-friendly events during celebration of the game’s elite.
Paprocki makes history in Chicago, Cooperstown
On March 17, 2022, Cubs PA announcer Jeremiah Paprocki visited the Hall of Fame, where he saw his microphone on display.
#Shortstops: Connie and the Comets
Hall of Fame skipper Connie Mack was in attendance at Kenosha’s Lake Front Stadium on June 4, 1947, as the Comets of the AAGPBL took on the Racine Belles.
Cooperstown Symposium sees increase in female participation
An increasing number of women have presented at the Cooperstown Symposium on Baseball and American Culture in recent years.
#CardCorner: 1976 Topps Willie Davis
There may not have been a more underappreciated player in his time than Willie Davis, who compiled 2,561 hits, 398 stolen bases and a 60.7 career WAR.
Kaat's career lengthened with transition to bullpen
On April 1, 1980, Jim Kaat signed a one-year deal with the Yankees at 41 years old.
Women rising the ranks in MLB coaching roles
Numerous women will take the field as coaches for MLB organizations in 2022.
Museum Education Partnership with Morgan Stanley, Lincoln Avenue Capital Under Way in Locations around the Country
Spring programs continue four-year program to provide students in low-income communities educational opportunities.
Tickets for Hall of Fame Classic on Sale Now
Legends game, presented by Boeing, to be played May 28 at Cooperstown’s Doubleday Field during Memorial Day Weekend celebration.
Museum Bookstore Reopening as Hall of Fame Prepares for Exciting 2022 Tourism Season
Guests can browse weekends into May, daily thereafter.
#CardCorner: 1963 Topps Sam McDowell
Since his debut in 1961, only Nolan Ryan (10) and Randy Johnson (nine) have led their league in strikeouts more times than Sam McDowell.
Illness interrupts Raines’ career
Tim Raines officially announced his retirement prior to a Spring Training game on March 23, 2000.