Sutter remembered as pioneer of split-fingered fastball
1979 NL Cy Young Award winner was elected to Hall of Fame in 2006.
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Dominant second half helps Hubbell to 1936 NL MVP
A 16-0 second half with 14 complete games in 15 starts and two saves earned Carl Hubbell the first-ever unanimous National League MVP honor on Oct. 19, 1936.
#CardCorner: 1990 Topps Tom Candiotti
Nearly on his way out of baseball, Tom Candiotti harnessed a knuckleball into nine 200-inning seasons and a reputation as one of the most successful hurlers in the game.
Hall of Fame to Host Savannah Bananas at Historic Doubleday Field
The Savannah Bananas will play at Doubleday Field on Sept. 16.
USS Cooperstown Mast-Stepping Ceremony
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum participated in a mast stepping ceremony for the USS Cooperstown, a Freedom-variant littoral combat ship (LCS) on Sept. 30 in Marinette, Wis.
Kaat defies time in 1982 World Series for Cardinals
Pitching for the Cardinals in 1982, just weeks before he turned 44, Jim Kaat became the second-oldest player to appear in a World Series game.
#CardCorner: 1988 Fleer Willie Upshaw
First baseman Willie Upshaw was one of the Blue Jays' mainstays during the 1980s.
Celebrate the Fall Classic with the World Series Gala Oct. 29 at Hall of Fame
Broadcast of Game 2 of World Series screened in Museum’s Grandstand Theater.
#GoingDeep: The Legend of Jim Thorpe
Pulitzer Prize winning author David Maraniss visited Cooperstown in August 2022 to speak about his latest book "Path Lit by Lightning: The Life of Jim Thorpe."
2023 Ford C. Frick Award Ballot
The winner of the 2023 Ford C. Frick Award will be announced Dec. 7.
Hodges’ big day sparks World Series comeback
On Oct. 5, 1956, Gil Hodges became the second player to go 3-for-3 with two walks and four RBI in a World Series game, helping the Dodgers to the second-largest World Series comeback.
#CardCorner: 1987 Topps Howard Johnson
Howard Johnson was considered one of the best all-around offensive players in the game for a time during his career in the 1980s and '90s.
Explore the Incredible Stories of the National Pastime with ‘Baseball Memories and Dreams’
New book from the Baseball Hall of Fame and Mango Publishing features the best writing from the official magazine of the Hall of Fame.
Museum to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Roberto Clemente’s 3,000th Hit
Free screening of film ‘Chasing 3000’ in Museum’s Grandstand Theater.
#CardCorner: 1990 Topps José Rijo
At one point he was the youngest pitcher in the majors. He also earned World Series MVP honors. José Rijo's career saw him struggle, succeed and battle injuries during a 14-year career.
New Hall of Famer Jim Kaat returns to Cooperstown in support of Pathfinder Village
Class of 2022 inductee served as celebrity host for Sept. 19 event.