DISCOVER HISTORY

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

#CardCorner: 1978 Topps Willie Randolph

Willie Randolph played in more games at second base than any other Yankee, and secured two World Series rings in the process.

Maris jersey from historic 1961 season lands in Cooperstown

Thanks to a recent donation from author and former MLB executive Andy Strasberg, a jersey Roger Maris wore during his historic 1961 season is now on display in Cooperstown.

#Shortstops: Bump in the Vote

In 1971, the Atlanta Braves pushed outfielder Ralph Garr’s quest for an All-Star Game berth with a unique promotion.

Mazeroski’s walk-off blast clinches title for Pirates

With one swing of the bat on Oct. 13, 1960, Bill Mazeroski brought Pittsburgh a championship, leading the Pirates past the Yankees with a walk-off homer in Game 7 of the World Series.

#Shortstops: Tinker’s Tigers

With former Cubs shortstop Joe Tinker at the helm, the Orlando Tigers captured the 1921 Florida State League pennant with a 73-42 record.

#CardCorner: 1975 Topps Mike Hargrove

As a manager, Mike Hargrove skippered one of the most dominant teams of the 1990s. And as a player, "The Human Rain Delay" posted an impressive .396 career on-base percentage.

#Shortstops: Phantoms of the Fall Classic

The 1971 Athletics were swept by the Orioles in the ALCS - but not before tickets were produced for a potential Fall Classic in Oakland.

Halladay throws no-hitter in first postseason appearance

On Oct. 6, 2010, Roy Halladay no-hit the Reds in Game 1 of the NLDS, becoming just the second pitcher ever to throw a no-hitter in the postseason.

Jenkins reflects on anniversary of his Cy Young season

In 1971, Fergie Jenkins won 24 games en route to the National League Cy Young Award.

#CardCorner: 1982 Topps Tony Peña

Tony Peña spent 18 years in the big leagues as a player, retiring in fourth on the all-time games caught list before going on to serve as a major league coach and manager.

Larry Walker’s Hall of Fame Plaque Visits Coors Field September 25

Museum open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Dodgers make Hall of Fame transition to Lasorda

On Sept. 29, 1976, Tommy Lasorda was named manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, replacing fellow future Hall of Famer Walter Alston.

Clemente’s 3,000th hit nearly made history twice

On Sept. 30, 1972, Roberto Clemente became the 11th player in history to record his 3,000th career hit. It would also be the last regular season hit of his career.

#CardCorner: 1980 Topps Larry Bowa

Larry Bowa hit just 15 career homers - but he was a five-time All-Star, two-time Gold Glove Award winner and World Series champion because of all the other things he did on the field.

Fifty years ago, the Big Apple honored the Great One

On Sept. 24, 1971, Robert Clemente was honored on Roberto Clemente Day at Shea Stadium, as the Pirates came to town to face the Mets.

#Shortstops: Overdue Honor

Joe Sinnott's cartoon, titled “Honor Black Babe Ruth…At Last”, was published shortly after Josh Gibson was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1972.