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Dr. Anthony Fauci’s Nationals’ mask now a part of Hall of Fame Collection
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Starting Nine: Bo Knows Home Runs
Bo Jackson of the Kansas City Royals won the 1989 All-Star Game MVP Award.
Smith walked away from game as saves king
When Lee Smith retired in 1997, he was the all-time saves leader.
Starting Nine: A homer and a triple
Miguel Cabrera used this bat during his Triple Crown season in 2012.
#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.
Tracks of Cardinals heroes
In the midst of their 1911 season, Roger Bresnahan and his Cardinals teammates survived a train crash - and helped rescue fellow passengers.
#CardCorner: 1980 Topps Gorman Thomas
Gorman Thomas was one of the game's top power hitters of the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Starting Nine: Radio Star
The Indians' Joe Charboneau became an overnight sensation in Cleveland in 1980.
Starting Nine: Short Stops
On Aug. 8, 1976, the White Sox debuted their famous short pants uniform at Comiskey Park against the Royals.
Starting Nine: Clanging into History
When this ball hit off the right field foul pole at Minute Maid Park in Game 7 of the 2019 World Series, it gave the Nationals a lead they would not relinquish.
Starting Nine: Carlton Left All Others Behind
Steve Carlton set a new standard for left-handers with his 2,833rd career strikeout.
Starting Nine: 10 from 19
On April 22, 1970, the Mets' Tom Seaver struck out 19 Padres batters, including the final 10 in a row.
Starting Nine: Spike TV
Craig Counsell scored in the bottom of the 11th inning of Game 7 of the 1997 World Series to clinch the title for the Marlins.
#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.
Carlton becomes lefty strikeout king
Steve Carlton made history on July 6, 1980, when he set the record for most strikeouts by a left-handed pitcher.