Black Baseball Programs, Artifacts Highlight Winter Break Week at Museum
Hall of Fame offers special daily events for the whole family Feb. 21-25.
DISCOVER HISTORY
Stories from baseball's rich history are constantly being added to keep you connected to the game you love.
Sparks documented history, blazed trails through a camera lens
Over his 30-plus year career as a photographer, Don Sparks captured 16 MLB Rookies of the Year and 19 NBA Rookies of the Year, as well as numerous Hall of Famers and public figures.
#CardCorner: 1988 Fleer Juan Samuel
Juan Samuel's baseball career featured three All-Star Game selections and a reputation as one of the most respected coaches in the game.
Lazzeri, Veeck blazed trails to Cooperstown
Tony Lazzeri and Bill Veeck were both elected to the Hall of Fame on Feb. 26, 1991.
Toni Stone, Connie Morgan and Mamie Johnson blazed a trail for women in the Negro Leagues
In the 1950s, Indianapolis Clows owner Syd Pollack signed three women who had the talent to be more than simply gate attractions.
Hall of Fame to Celebrate Class of 2022 with Virtual Programs
Upcoming free virtual events feature career retrospectives of Jim Kaat, Minnie Miñoso and Tony Oliva.
#Shortstops: A Dash of Pepper
Pepper Martin wore this cap during the 1931 World Series, when he batted .500 to power the Cardinals to a seven-game victory over the Athletics.
#CardCorner: 1981 Donruss Steve Rogers
Though Steve Rogers and his Expos teammates never made it to the top of the mountain, Rogers' legacy is that of a pitcher who, for a period of time, was a contender for the title of "best in baseball."
Ruffing elected to Hall of Fame via rare runoff election
On Feb. 16, 1967, in a rare runoff election, Red Ruffing easily took the top spot in the voting to earn his place in the Hall of Fame.
#GoingDeep: Phil Douglas’ battle with baseball in 1922 derailed a stellar career
In 1922, Phil Douglas, arguably one of the game's top pitchers at the time, suddenly found himself prohibited from playing.
#CardCorner: 1987 Topps Larry Herndon
Larry Herndon helped power the Tigers to their 1984 World Series victory, batting .333 and catching the final out of the decisive Game 5.
Reds’ deal for Griffey rocked baseball world
After 11 years with the Mariners, Ken Griffey Jr., a graduate of Archbishop Moeller High School in Cincinnati, was traded to the Reds on Feb. 10, 2000.
The History of Women in Baseball
A timeline of historic events involving women and baseball.
#CardCorner: 1975 Topps Darold Knowles
Darold Knowles only saw action in one of the Athletics' three straight World Series victories - but he carved his name in the record books nonetheless.
Coveleski, Hoyt cross paths again in Class of 1969
On Feb. 2, 1969, Stan Coveleski and Waite Hoyt were elected to the Hall of Fame by a unanimous vote of the 12-person Veterans Committee.
Big Papi comes to Cooperstown
David Ortiz’s historic career path ends with Hall of Fame election in his first appearance on the BBWAA ballot.