Jenkins’ consistency rewarded with 1971 NL Cy Young Award
After going 24-13 with a 2.77 ERA and throwing a remarkable 30 complete games in 39 starts, Fergie Jenkins captured his first NL Cy Young Award on Nov. 3, 1971.
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World Series history and 'Taco Heroes' collide in Cooperstown
To commemorate the 10th year of “Steal a Base Steal a Taco”, the Hall of Fame has partnered with Taco Bell to bring the first stolen base of the 2021 World Series to Cooperstown.
Hall of Fame’s Early Baseball Era Committee and Golden Days Era Committee to Meet this Winter
The Early Baseball Era Committee will consider candidates whose primary contributions came prior to 1950, including Negro Leaguers and Pre-Negro Leaguers.
Museum Honors Veterans Day by Offering Free Admission to Veterans during November
The Hall of Fame is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. except for Thanksgiving Day.
#CardCorner: 1982 Donruss Carney Lansford
Carney Lansford was the unquestioned backbone of the A’s team that won four division titles, three American League pennants and the 1989 World Series from 1988-92.
Applications for 2022 Baseball Hall of Fame Internship Program due Jan. 31
Frank and Peggy Steele Internship Program provides opportunity of a lifetime for youth development.
Television guru Michael Schur visits Cooperstown
Television writer/producer Michael Schur and his son William visited the Hall of Fame on Oct. 9, 2021.
Bagwell named NL MVP after strike-shortened season
Following a strike-shortened season, Jeff Bagwell was named the unanimous NL MVP Award winner on Oct. 27, 1994.
2022 BBWAA Hall of Fame Ballot
The 2022 Baseball Writers' Association of America Hall of Fame ballot features 29 candidates.
Clemente’s October led Pirates to 1971 title
In 1971, Roberto Clemente powered the Pirates to a thrilling World Series victory over the Orioles in seven games.
Ron Hansen’s triple play
Former big league shortstop Ron Hansen visited the Hall of Fame, where he got the chance to see the glove he used to turn an unassisted triple play on display.
2022 Ford C. Frick Award Ballot Finalized
Winner to be announced at Baseball’s Winter Meetings on Dec. 9.
#CardCorner: 1969 Topps Freddie Patek
Listed at different times anywhere from 5-foot-4 to 5-foot-6, Freddie Patek fought for every minute of his 14 years in the big leagues with the Pirates, Royals and Angels.
Schoendienst’s promotion ignited Cardinals’ dynasty
Following 15 years in the organization as a player, Red Schoendienst was named manager of the Cardinals on Oct. 20, 1964.
#Shortstops: Ruth’s first score
This scorecard was used in Game 4 of the 1921 World Series, when Babe Ruth slugged his first career World Series homer at the Polo Grounds.
2022 Ford C. Frick Award Ballot
The winner of the 2022 Ford C. Frick Award will be announced Dec. 8.