For Chipper Jones, Hall of Fame Weekend provides priceless memories
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DISCOVER HISTORY
Stories from baseball's rich history are constantly being added to keep you connected to the game you love.
1940 Hall of Fame Game Launched a Tradition
On June 13, 1940, the Red Sox faced the Cubs at Doubleday Field in Cooperstown in the first Hall of Fame Game between two big league teams.
Lena Blackburne rubbing mud a secret of the game
Since the 1930s, MLB umpires have used Lena Blackburne Rubbing Mud to take the gloss of new baseballs. (Milo Stewart Jr./National Baseball Hall of Fame Museum)
Rodríguez ends career with a record 2,427 games caught
Behind the plate, Iván Rodríguez set the standard for catching excellence.
Shoebox Treasures
Learn about the history of baseball cards and their power to thrill fans and collectors throughout the decades.
Scully’s career covered many of the game’s greatest moments
Vin Scully began his 67-year big league broadcasting career on April 18, 1950.
Memories and Dreams
Memories and Dreams magazine is published bi-monthly by the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.
Harry M. Stevens created the modern ballpark experience
Harry M. Stevens revolutionized the concessions business at baseball games.
Esteban Bellán charted the way for Latino ballplayers
Esteban Bellán played for three seasons in the National Association from 1871-73, becoming the first Latin American to appear in a big league game.
Latino managers, executives continue to break barriers
Miguel "Mike" González became the first Latin American manager in big league history in 1938.
Connect to Cooperstown via Hall of Fame’s Free Virtual Programs
Field Trips, Curator Spotlights, Voices of the Game events and an Instagram Live Program with Hall of Famer Chipper Jones all part of the Museum’s Upcoming Online Offerings.
#Shortstops: Dinger the Dinosaur
Bobbleheads, like this one of the Rockies' Dinger, are featured throughout the Hall of Fame's collection.
Lefty-throwing catchers among game’s great rarities
Only a handful of left-handed throwing catchers have played in a modern era big league game.
Dawson’s 400th home run puts him in rare company
Andre Dawson's 400th home run catapulted him into baseball history.
Switch-pitchers caught a piece of history
This six-fingered glove, now a part of the Hall of Fame collection, was used by Greg Harris during his big league career.
#CardCorner: 1960 Topps Roy Face
With a devastating forkball, Roy Face became one of baseball's top relief pitchers.