#Shortstops: Song for a Tiger
Jeff Daniels penned a tribute to Tigers great Al Kaline, and later donated the lyric sheets for the song to the Hall of Fame.
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Stories from baseball's rich history are constantly being added to keep you connected to the game you love.
#Shortstops: A ball on the Train
This baseball and its inscription help to commemorate one of the most incredible World Series in baseball history.
#Shortstops: Slam Diego headwear
The San Diego Padres made history in 2020 as the first team to hit a grand slam in four consecutive games.
#Shortstops: Sponge soaks Walker in glory
The shirt Larry Walker wore on his Hall of Fame election day is now a part of the Museum collection.
#Shortstops: Starring in Satin
The World Stars donned these distinctive Satin jerseys for the three-game series "Brooklyn Against the World" in 1946.
#Shortstops: Gateway To The Season
In the early 1900s, the New York Giants came up with a unique way to distribute season passes to their fans.
#Shortstops: Bisher’s Book
Furman Bisher’s “Strange But True Baseball Stories” was first published in 1966 and is preserved in the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Library.
#Shortstops: Can you tell me how to get…
The intersection of American culture and baseball is illustrated in this Sesame Street book.
#Shortstops: Rachel’s legacy
Buck O'Neil Award winner Rachel Robinson advocated for Jackie Robinson's plaque to be changed to recognize his pioneering efforts to integrate Major League Baseball.
#Shortstops: Grissom’s streak
In the 1990s, there were few World Series hitters who excelled in the Fall Classic like Cleveland outfielder Marquis Grissom.
#Shortstops: Light Comes to Wrigley Field
Despite protestations from some Cubs fans, Wrigley Field hosted its first night game on Aug. 8, 1988.
#Shortstops: Blues and Baseball
Asheville, N.C. has a rich baseball history, dating back more than half a century.
#Shortstops: International Baseball Day
In 1945, U.S. Navy troops celebrated International Baseball Day in Australia.
#Shortstops: Around the World in 122 Days
The case used to transport the ceremonial first pitch ball for the 2001 All-Star Game is preserved in the Hall of Fame's archives.
#Shortstops: The Muffin Men
Ever wondered why it's called "muffing" a pop fly? A 19th century cartoon reveals the answer.
#Shortstops: Lessons from Baseball’s Luckiest Man
Among the gifts presented to Lou Gehrig on the day of his retirement was this silver trophy, from the New York Yankees.