#Shortstops: Walk a Mile in her Shoes
On June 24, 1972, Bernice Gera became the first woman to umpire a professional baseball game.
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#Shortstops: Music Box
Phil Linz's tune on a harmonica helped galvanize the Yankees for the stretch run during the 1964 season.
Foxx sets modern mark with six-walk game
Jimmie Foxx set a new modern era record by walking six times in a game for the Boston Red Sox on June 16, 1938.
#CardCorner: 1953 Topps Connie Marrero
Connie Marrero was part of the first wave of Cuban players who starred in the 1950s, and he left a legacy as one of the country's most beloved athletes.
Gehrig’s pro career started four years before he became Yankees’ first baseman
Four years before he became the Yankees' first baseman, Lou Gehrig made his professional debut on June 3, 1921, playing under the pseudonym "Lou Lewis."
Mike Piazza honors Memorial Day with visit to Florence American Cemetery
Mike Piazza commemorated Memorial Day on May 31, 2021, by taking part in a ceremony at the Florence American Cemetery in Italy.
Gwynn’s draft day included baseball and basketball
On the same day the Padres selected him in the third round of the 1981 MLB Draft, Tony Gwynn was also picked by the San Diego Clippers in the NBA Draft.
#CardCorner: 1951 Bowman Charlie Keller
Although his career was limited to six full seasons due to wartime service and injuries, Charlie Keller was a Yankees hero, playing on six teams that won the World Series.
#Shortstops: Edge of Greatness
Razor blade used by Cy Young a part of the Museum’s artifact collection.
#Shortstops: Case in point
Wonderboy’s home from The Natural comes alive at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.
Griffey Drafted First Overall by Mariners
On June 2, 1987, the Seattle Mariners selected Ken Griffey Jr. with the No. 1 overall pick in the MLB Draft.
#CardCorner: 1992 Donruss Tony Fossas
Once he reached the big league level at age 30, left-hander Tony Fossas carved out a role for himself that made him one of the busiest pitchers of the 1990s.
#CardCorner: 1970 Topps Bill Melton
Bill Melton never played high school baseball, but within five years of his high school graduation, he was playing in the major leagues for the Chicago White Sox.
Topps entered baseball card market with first set in 1951
Topps, now an industry giant among baseball card companies, released its first set of baseball cards in 1951.
Roberto Clemente’s destiny was shaped as a youngster in Puerto Rico
Before he became an NL MVP Award winner and a two-time World Series champ, Roberto Clemente began his baseball journey as a young boy playing softball in Puerto Rico.
Jeff Idelson returns to Hall of Fame as Interim President
Idelson served as Hall of Fame President from 2008-2019.