DISCOVER HISTORY

Stories from baseball's rich history are constantly being added to keep you connected to the game you love. 

#CardCorner: 1993 Topps José Mesa

José Mesa was more than a one-hit wonder, recording 321 saves over 19 big league seasons.

#CardCorner: 1963 Topps Vern Law

If not for Cy Young Award winner Vern Law’s three starts in the 1960 World Series, Bill Mazeroski would never have had the chance to play the hero.

#CardCorner: 1984 Fleer Warren Cromartie

Known as one of the best pure hitters in the game, Warren Cromartie was one-third of a celebrated outfield in Montreal before starring in Japan for nearly a decade.

#CardCorner: 1979 Topps Bob Welch

Bursting onto the national scene in the 1978 World Series, Bob Welch's career featured 211 wins, two championships and one Cy Young Award.

#CardCorner: 1958 Topps Bob Turley

The Yankees’ first Cy Young Award winner piled up strikeouts and walks at a record rate.

#CardCorner: 1988 Topps Mark Davis

The 1989 National League Cy Young Award winner was the seventh relief pitcher to earn the honor.

#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.

#CardCorner: 1985 Topps Steve Bedrosian

"Bedrock" was one of the best closers of his era, winning the 1987 National League Cy Young Award.

#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.

#CardCorner: 1969 Topps Jim Lonborg

The 1967 American League Cy Young Award winner helped fuel Boston's Impossible Dream.

#CardCorner: 1988 Donruss Jack McDowell

After dominating at Stanford University, Jack McDowell emerged as one of the game's best pitchers in the early 1990s.

#CardCorner: 1984 Donruss Luis Salazar

A late-bloomer who shined in utility roles for more than a decade, Luis Salazar inspired two generations of Venezuelan big league hopefuls.

#CardCorner: 1975 Topps Jeff Burroughs

The No. 1 overall choice in the MLB Draft and the 1974 American League Most Valuable Player, Jeff Burroughs was one of the most productive hitters of his era.

#CardCorner: 1979 Topps Steve Stone

The 1980 American League Cy Young Award winner followed his playing career by becoming a beloved voice of Chicago baseball.

#CardCorner: 1953 Topps Dick Groat

The 1960 National League Most Valuable Player was one of the most celebrated shortstops of his time.

#CardCorner: 1975 Topps Randy Jones

Randy Jones was a two-time 20-game winner who earned the 1976 National League Cy Young Award by identifying weaknesses in nearly every batter he faced.