Paper trail: The Garry Herrmann collection
The Garry Herrmann collection in Cooperstown is a little-known gold mine that continues to produce nuggets of 19th and early 20th century baseball history.
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Hall of Fame statue garden a gem hidden in plain sight
The Museum's statue garden preserves some of the game’s greatest legends.
Monday motivation
In 1976, Rick Monday rescued the American flag in a historic moment that resonates with fans to this day.
Treasures from 2023 World Series Headed to Cooperstown
Collection of artifacts from the Texas Rangers’ first title to be Featured in Museum’s Autumn Glory exhibit.
Blockbuster trade brings Maranville to Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh spent heavily for Rabbit Maranville, but his all-around excellence paid off for a struggling Pirates team.
Lucas broke barriers in Braves’ front office
Bill Lucas rose in the Braves' system from marginalized minor leaguer to baseball's first Black general manager. But his tragic death ended a promising career far too early.
#CardCorner: 1987 Fleer Tony Bernazard
Tony Bernazard developed under a pair of Hall of Fame managers to begin a 10-year big league career which saw him record nearly 1,000 hits.
2024 BBWAA Hall of Fame Ballot
Fourteen returners and 12 newcomers comprise the 2024 BBWAA Hall of Fame ballot. Who will earn a spot in the Class of 2024?
Museum Honors Veterans Day by Offering Free Admission to Veterans during November
Medallions celebrating military service of 70 Hall of Famers featured in Plaque Gallery.
2024 Ford C. Frick Award ballot finalized
Winner, voted on by 12-person subcommittee, to be announced Dec. 6 at baseball's Winter Meetings and honored during 2024 induction weekend.
Late rally earns Berra 1951 AL MVP Award
A close vote saw Yogi Berra beat out Ned Garver for the 1951 AL MVP Award.
Decades of broadcasting greatness highlight 2024 Frick Award ballot
The 2024 Ford C. Frick Award ballot features 10 broadcasters whose local and national work made them some of the industry's best.
‘Cooperstown’ movie script preserved at Museum
The 1983 made-for-television movie "Cooperstown" depicted the allure of the Hall of Fame and a fractured friendship.
#CardCorner: 1981 Topps Rafael Landestoy
Second baseman Rafael Landestoy played eight years in the big leagues and had his best season in 1980, when he helped the Astros reach the postseason.
Bat or cane, this lumber’s legend lives on
After a long journey tracing back to June 13, 1948 at Yankee Stadium, Bob Feller's bat has arrived in Cooperstown in 2024.
Contemporary Baseball Era Committee Candidates Announced
Committee to vote on eight-person ballot Dec. 3 for consideration for Class of 2024.