Control was key in Jenkins’ march to 3,000 strikeouts
On May 25, 1982, Fergie Jenkins recorded his 3,000th career strikeout while pitching for the Chicago Cubs at 39 years old.
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#CardCorner: 1972 Topps Mike Cuellar
Mike Cuellar pitched the Orioles to five postseason trips in six seasons and was one of the best lefties in the game from 1969-1974.
Mother’s Day moments preserved at Hall of Fame
Numerous memorable moments in baseball history that took place on Mother's Day are commemorated in the Hall of Fame's collection.
#CardCorner: 1957 Topps Sandy Amoros
Sandy Amoros is forever remembered by Dodgers fans everywhere for the incredible catch he made in the 1955 Fall Classic that helped seal Brooklyn's only World Series title.
Look Magazine collection chronicles iconic visuals from baseball’s past
The Hall of Fame's Look Magazine photo collection, which contains 4,108 photos, chronicles numerous iconic visuals from throughout baseball history.
Johnson perfect at age 40
On May 18, 2004, Randy Johnson became the oldest pitcher to throw a perfect game, accomplishing the feat while playing for the Diamondbacks at 40 years old.
Snake on the diamond
Hall of Fame quarterback Kenny Stabler was once a highly-touted pitching prospect and was drafted by major league teams three times.
#CardCorner: 1988 Fleer Bobby Bonilla
Bobby Bonilla experienced all the highs and lows baseball could offer, ending his career with a contract that is an annual talking point for baseball fans.
Gerrit Smith Miller a Pioneer in Baseball, Football and Farming
Gerrit Smith Miller was a dominant 19th century pitcher who also achieved success in football and farming.
Savor the Game’s Memorable Moments with ‘Picturing America’s Pastime’
New book from the Baseball Hall of Fame and Mango Publishing captures the essence of baseball through the Museum’s incomparable photo collection.
#CardCorner: 1957 Topps Lindy McDaniel
Lindy McDaniel, who recorded 141 wins and 174 saves over his 21-year career, helped build the blueprint for the modern reliever.
Banks’ 500th home run puts him in rare company
In his penultimate major league season, Ernie Banks joined an exclusive group by recording his 500th home run on May 12, 1970.
Tim Mead to Step Down as President of National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
Mead to leave current role around mid-May.
#Shortstops: Painting America’s Pastime
Graig Kreindler's painting, "Target of Fans' Scorn," depicts a critical moment in the 1911 World Series between the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Athletics.
#CardCorner: 1986 Topps Pedro Guerrero
A lifetime .300 hitter over 15 big league seasons, Guerrero was one of the best all-around hitters of his era.
Cobb proves his power with three-homer game
Ty Cobb proved he could be successful even in the new Live Ball era, recording a three-homer game on May 5, 1925.