BASEBALL AND THE MILITARY

Baseball has a timeless connection to the military. 

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#Shortstops: War and the World Series

A photo of soldiers listening to the 1944 World Series underlined the connection of baseball and America during World War II.
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2023 BBWAA Career Excellence Award Winner John Lowe

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Boggs jumpstarts second half of career with Yankees

After leaving the Red Sox, Wade Boggs signed a three-year contract with the Yankees.

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Pat Hughes named 2023 Frick Award winner

Legendary Cubs voice to be honored at July 21-24 Induction Weekend in Cooperstown.

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John Lowe recognized for long career covering baseball

Longtime beat writer has been named the BBWAA's 2023 Career Excellence Award winner.

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John Lowe wins 2023 BBWAA Career Excellence Award

Longtime Detroit Free Press writer totaled most votes in historically close election.

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Exuberant McGriff meets the media as Hall of Famer

The newest member of the Class of 2023 shares his thoughts on his first 24 hours as a Hall of Famer.

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McGriff honored, thrilled with Hall of Fame election

Fred McGriff will be inducted in Cooperstown on July 23, 2023.

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Fred McGriff unanimously elected to Hall of Fame

Contemporary Baseball Era Committee tabs five-time All-Star as member of Class of 2023.

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Hall of Fame to Host Holiday Celebration Dec. 10

Museum visitors will enjoy Pathfinder Village Bell Choir; Free admission for local residents after 12 p.m. with donation of five non-perishable healthy food items or unwrapped toy.

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Durable Gaylord Perry left hitters guessing and his mark in the record book

First pitcher to win Cy Young Awards in both leagues passed away Dec. 1, 2022.

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#CardCorner: 1979 Topps Richie Zisk

When documenting the story of free agency in baseball, it is impossible to tell the tale without mentioning powerful Brooklyn-born outfielder Richie Zisk.

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Molitor wins World Series MVP after signing with Toronto

Paul Molitor signed with the Blue Jays after the 1992 season and then helped Toronto to a second consecutive World Series title while earning Fall Classic MVP honors in 1993.

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Contemporary Baseball Era Committee Ballot to Be Considered Dec. 4

Results announced live on Sunday, Dec. 4, during ‘MLB Tonight’ at 8 p.m. ET on MLB Network.

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BBWAA 2023 Hall of Fame Ballot Features 28 Candidates

Voting results announced Jan. 24 live on MLB Network.

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#CardCorner: 1978 Topps Lenny Randle

Few players of his time were at the center of attention as frequently as Lenny Randle was during his 12 years in the big leagues.

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Second stint in Chicago for Aparicio brings more honors

Luis Aparicio was traded from the Orioles back to the White Sox on Nov. 29, 1967.

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