The Souls of the Game Exhibit Will Celebrate Black Baseball and How It Shaped America
New exploration of the Black Baseball Experience to debut at Museum in spring of 2024.
Stories of Black baseball
Stories that highlight the lives and experiences of Black ballplayers through key moments in history, artifacts and baseball cards.
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Doby blazed trails on, off field
On June 30, 1978, Larry Doby became the second Black manager in AL/HL history.
Page Fence Giants succeeded on and off the field
For four years the Page Fence Giants were a successful and entertaining highlight of Black baseball.
Irvin earns immortality with Hall of Fame election
Monte Irvin was elected to the Hall of Fame by the Special Committee on Negro Leagues on Feb. 7, 1973.
Stargell powers his way to Cooperstown
On Jan. 12, 1988, Willie Stargell was elected to the Hall of Fame in his first year on the BBWAA ballot.
Paige’s induction in 1971 changed history
On Aug. 9, 1971, Satchel Paige was inducted into the Hall of Fame, becoming the first player inducted based solely on time spent in the Negro Leagues.
Historic 2006 election honors Negro Leagues legends
On Feb. 27, 2006, the Special Committee on Negro Leagues elected 17 new Hall of Famers.
Raines heads to Florida for final big league season
Tim Raines played his final big league season with the Marlins, mentoring players who would go on to win the 2003 World Series.
Thomas' retirement wrapped up Hall of Fame career
Frank Thomas officially retired on Feb. 12, 2010, setting the stage for his election to the Hall of Fame.
In 1971, Satchel Paige came to Cooperstown
The Hall of Fame election and induction of Satchel Paige opened the doors to Cooperstown to dozens of Negro League legends.
Bud Fowler’s life blazed a trail from Cooperstown
Bud Fowler blazed a trail for Black professional baseball players with a number of teams, including the Page Fence Giants.
Charley Pride was a star on the field and at the mic
Charley Pride's love of baseball and music brought him to Cooperstown.
Pre-Negro Leagues stars laid the foundation for integration
Before the birth of the Negro Leagues, pioneering Black players proved they belonged in pro baseball.
#Shortstops: History’s mysteries preserved in Big Bill Smith scrapbook
The scrapbook of William T. "Big Bill" Smith helps to tell the story of pre-Negro Leagues baseball in the early 20th century.
New PWCC cards in Shoebox Treasures highlight integration of baseball
PWCC Vault adds new cards to Museum's Shoebox Treasures exhibit.
Rube Foster’s writing predicted future of Black baseball
Rube Foster's vision made the Negro National League a reality in 1920.
National tragedy brought baseball to a halt for two days in 1968
Out of respect for Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., players on the Pittsburgh Pirates refused to play on the day of his funeral, and ultimately MLB delayed the season two days.