Remembering James Earl Jones' Hall of Fame visit
James Earl Jones, a generational voice of the stage and screen, spoke about baseball's influence on his career during a 2004 visit.
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#Shortstops: Base for a Record
One of the game's most renown speedsters, Lou Brock set a new stolen base standard on Sept. 10, 1974.
#CardCorner: 1988 Topps Mark Davis
The 1989 National League Cy Young Award winner was the seventh relief pitcher to earn the honor.
Grove’s 30th win highlighted historic 1931 effort
The Athletics ace was the first left-hander to win 30 games in more than three decades.
#CardCorner: 1970 Topps Dean Chance
The 1964 Cy Young Award winner was the Angels' first ace and one of the American League's most durable starters of the decade.
Miñoso defies time as White Sox’s DH
Twelve years after his last big league appearance, White Sox legend Minnie Miñoso added to his hit total at the age of 52.
Museum’s Distance Learning Program Honored with 2023-24 Pinnacle Award
Educational curriculum, virtual programs bring baseball around the world.
#CardCorner: 1985 Topps Steve Bedrosian
"Bedrock" was one of the best closers of his era, winning the 1987 National League Cy Young Award.
Murray’s 500th blast puts him in legendary company
Eddie Murray became the third player in history to record both 3,000 hits and 500 home runs on Sept. 6, 1996.
#Shortstops: Dreams Achieved
The 1948 East-West All-Star Game symbolized a transitional phase for the Negro Leagues amid baseball's broader re-integration.
#CardCorner: 1982 Topps George Bell
The longtime Blue Jays outfielder would go on to become one of the most productive hitters of the 1980s, winning the 1987 AL MVP.
Herzog built Cardinals champions as general manager
The Cardinals' 1982 World Series roster was shaped by the shrewd moves Whitey Herzog made as general manager.
Screening of ‘The Diamond King’ Documentary Sept. 6 at Hall of Fame’s Grandstand Theater
Feature-length film tells the story of baseball through the works of artist Dick Perez.
#Shortstops: Viva Fernando!
Four decades later, Fernandomania is still going strong from Los Angeles to Cooperstown.
Hall of Famer Fred McGriff Returns to Cooperstown to Host Pathfinder Village-Baseball Hall of Fame Golf Invitational Sept. 9
Annual event benefits Pathfinder Village and Hall of Fame’s educational programs.
Yankee Half Century
Fifty years ago, Whitey Ford and Mickey Mantle turned Cooperstown into Yankees Heaven.