Ozzie Smith Hosts Hall of Fame Weekend Favorite Turn Two
2002 Hall of Fame Electee and Museum Education Ambassador joins special guests Eddie Murray, Larry Walker and Dave Winfield at the Museum’s Annual Education Fundraiser, July 21.
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Stories from baseball's rich history are constantly being added to keep you connected to the game you love.
Baseball, boxing intersected famously at Forbes Field in 1941
On June 8, 1941, the Pirates interrupted their game at Forbes Field to broadcast a boxing match between Billy Conn and Joe Louis.
#Shortstops: Grounded in greatness
As a nod to his proclivity for opposite-field hits, Tony Gwynn stitched "5.5 HOLE" into his cleats.
#Shortstops: Stealing the show
Billy Hamilton has evolved from a Reds mainstay to a pinch-running journeyman, but one thing has stayed the same: His blazing speed.
#CardCorner: 1976 Topps Frank Taveras
With standout defense and elite speed on the bases, shortstop Frank Taveras battled through early turmoil to enjoy a productive, 11-year career.
Tickets for Savannah Bananas Game in Cooperstown on sale July 17
Limited tickets to be earmarked for local residents, Hall of Fame Members.
Once a starter, Rivera dominated on Independence Day
Mariano Rivera started 10 games as a rookie in 1995, including a dazzling eight-inning performance in Chicago on July 4.
#Shortstops: New glasses
Edd Roush was an early adopter of Fred Clarke's invention: flip-up sunglasses.
Scientific research Rocks the game
In 2017, Dr. Lawrence Rocks and Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong collaborated to test temperature's impact on a baseball's bounciness.
#Shortstops: Blue leather
After spending much of 1970 in the minors, Vida Blue returned to throw a dazzling no-hitter.
Watch the Stars at the Hall of Fame during the Museum’s All-Star Gala on July 11
Annual celebration features food and fun during live broadcast of All-Star Game from Seattle.
#CardCorner: 1988 Topps Bob Boone
Once a college third baseman, Bob Boone played 17 MLB seasons after developing into an elite defensive catcher and an invaluable asset to pitching staffs.
Late-career power surge brings Thomas his 500th home run
Frank Thomas' career appeared to be winding down when he departed Chicago, but a late-30s power surge got him to the 500 home run mark.
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.
2023 Buck O'Neil Award Winner Carl Erskine
Carl Erskine was the sixth recipient of the Buck O'Neil Lifetime Achievement Award.
Carl Erskine Named Buck O’Neil Award Winner
Lifetime Achievement Award to be presented July 22 in Cooperstown.