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#Shortstops: It’s Gotta Be the Shoes
#Shortstops: It’s Gotta Be the Shoes kkundahl Sat, 2026-07-11 13:10 Wearing these cleats during the 2021 Midsummer Classic, Shohei Ohtani batted leadoff and then pitched the first inning for the American League, becoming the first two-way All-Star player. Danica Lee Saturday, July 11, 2026 - 12:00pm Shohei Ohtani was the American League’s starting pitcher and leadoff hitter in the 2021 MLB All-Star Game. (Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos) When Shohei Ohtani wen...
#CardCorner: 1992 Donruss Kenny Lofton
#CardCorner: 1992 Donruss Kenny Lofton kkundahl Fri, 2026-07-10 04:22 A star on the basketball court at the University of Arizona, Kenny Lofton went from Astros prospect to Cleveland star after a trade that helped his new team become an American League powerhouse. Craig Muder When Kenny Lofton stepped to the plate at Cleveland Stadium for the first time in 1992, the 65,813 fans in attendance for the Indians’ home opener were greeted with his 1991 minor league stats on the ...
MLB Draft an Annual Showcase for Future Hall of Famers
MLB Draft an Annual Showcase for Future Hall of Famers kkundahl Thu, 2026-07-09 09:40 Since 1965, 54 Hall of Famers have been selected. Thursday, July 9, 2026 - 12:00pm (COOPERSTOWN, NY) – History says at least one future Hall of Famer will be selected in this weekend’s MLB Draft. The identity of that player won’t be known for decades, but a journey to Cooperstown will likely begin Saturday. The Hall of Fame Class of 2026 features two former draft picks: Jeff K...
Ozzie Smith Hosts Hall of Fame Weekend Favorite Turn Two
Ozzie Smith Hosts Hall of Fame Weekend Favorite Turn Two kkundahl Wed, 2026-07-08 13:00 2002 Hall of Fame inductee and Museum Education Ambassador will be joined by special guests Billy Wagner and Robin Yount at the Museum’s annual education fundraiser on July 24. Wednesday, July 8, 2026 - 12:00pm (COOPERSTOWN, NY) – The Wizard followed a road to Cooperstown 24 years ago. And ever since then, he’s been turning two with fans at Hall of Fame Weekend. Smith, the Educatio...
Joe Morgan goes 6-for-6 at the plate
Joe Morgan goes 6-for-6 at the plate kkundahl Wed, 2026-07-08 10:54 A record-tying performance during his first full season proved “Little Joe” could produce in big ways. Abbey Dempsey Joe Morgan’s words during his 1990 Hall of Fame induction ring charmingly ironic for a man responsible for one of Houston’s most historic days at the plate. “For me, the game has never been about numbers,” Morgan said on Aug. 6, 1990, in Cooperstown. “It’s only been about winning.” Morga...
Voices of the Game: Joe Castiglione
Voices of the Game: Joe Castiglione shazzard Tue, 2026-07-07 17:11 Join us to talk to longtime Boston Red Sox broadcaster Joe Castiglione. Joe will discuss some of his favorite memories with the Red Sox and recall some of the legendary players he’s interviewed,. This program will take place in the Baseball Discovery Zone and is free with museum admission. 2020 Frick Award candidate Joe Castiglione. (Courtesy Boston Red Sox) ...
#Shortstops: Baseball flap
#Shortstops: Baseball flap kkundahl Tue, 2026-07-07 09:30 A chapter of baseball helmet history quietly came to a close when Tim Raines played his final game in 2002. Samuel Faust Tuesday, July 7, 2026 - 12:00pm The 2002 season was in its last day. The Marlins and Phillies were battling it out for third place in the National League East, both teams already being eliminated from postseason contention. It seemed like just another normal day game in September, but most pe...
Relive Inductees’ Hall of Fame Weekend Journey at The Road to Cooperstown Live Event
Relive Inductees’ Hall of Fame Weekend Journey at The Road to Cooperstown Live Event kkundahl Mon, 2026-07-06 10:42 Class of 2026 inductees Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones and Jeff Kent to share memories on Monday, July 27, at Doubleday Field. Tuesday, July 7, 2026 - 12:00pm (COOPERSTOWN, NY) – First comes the honor of a lifetime. Then less than 24 hours later, Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones and Jeff Kent will share stories from their journey to Cooperstown for fans at histor...
#Shortstops: Folded in Honor
#Shortstops: Folded in Honor kkundahl Sun, 2026-07-05 10:11 Ted Lyons’ burial flag tells a deeper story of the recognition and respect given to each artifact welcomed into the Museum’s collection. Kal Demaree Sunday, July 5, 2026 - 12:00pm Among the artifacts preserved in the collections of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is the American flag that rested upon the casket of – and which was presented to his next of kin following his military honors funeral...
Fourth Right
Fourth Right kkundahl Sat, 2026-07-04 09:08 Mickey Welch, the only Hall of Famer with an Independence Day birthday, was one of the game’s early stars. Bill Francis Saturday, July 4, 2026 - 12:00pm Mickey Welch, the only Hall of Famer with an Independence Day birthday, was one of the game’s early stars. The saga of “Smiling” Mickey Welch is an American story of perseverance, tenacity and gumption, similar to the story of the country’s founding, a tale of of ...
#CardCorner: 1991 Topps Mike LaValliere
#CardCorner: 1991 Topps Mike LaValliere kkundahl Fri, 2026-07-03 15:00 Entering pro ball as an undrafted free agent out of an NCAA Division II college, Mike LaValliere rose through the ranks to become a Gold Glove Award-winner behind the plate and make four straight trips to the postseason. Craig Muder Mike LaValliere came as close to the World Series as a player can when Sid Bream beat his tag at home plate in Game 7 of the 1992 NLCS. Randy Marsh – who began the game as...
Celebration of America 250
Celebration of America 250 shazzard Wed, 2026-07-01 15:21 Join us as we celebrate the national pastime on none other than America's birthday! Honor the country's 250th birthday and the stars and stripes around the Museum! Take a guided tour of the Hall of Fame Gallery, explore our Baseball Discovery Zone, experience our curiosity carts, or play trivia games as we celebrate America's birthday. All events are included with Museum admission. Program offerings...
Celebration of America 250
Celebration of America 250 bmarkusen Wed, 2026-07-01 14:21 Join us as we celebrate the national pastime on none other than America's birthday! Honor the country's 250th birthday and the stars and stripes around the Museum! We will also be remembering Lou Gehrig and his contributions to the game in honor of the 87th anniversary of his Farewell Speech, which occurred on July 4, 1939. Take a guided tour of the Hall of Fame Gallery, explore our Baseball Discovery Zone, expe...
Hall of Honor: Jake Peavy visits Cooperstown
Hall of Honor: Jake Peavy visits Cooperstown kkundahl Wed, 2026-07-01 13:24 A second visit to Cooperstown in as many months took the 2007 National League Cy Young Award winner down memory lane. Bill Francis Wednesday, July 1, 2026 - 12:00pm A few days before a national broadcasting gig on the West Coast, former Cy Young Award winner, three-time All-Star and two-time World Series champion Jake Peavy made a special trip to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. ...
Feller’s third no-hitter ties record
Feller’s third no-hitter ties record kkundahl Wed, 2026-07-01 13:00 The Cleveland ace followed his Opening Day gem in 1940 and 11-strikeout masterpiece in 1946 with a record-tying hitless outing on July 1, 1951. Khadifi Madison In 1936, 17-year-old Bob Feller was scouted by Cy Slapnicka and signed to a Cleveland Indians contract for one dollar and an autographed baseball. Fast forward 15 years, and Feller had become one of the biggest stars in the game – and an American ...
#Shortstops: Stargell’s Star
#Shortstops: Stargell’s Star kkundahl Tue, 2026-06-30 15:35 April showers bring May flowers, but Willie Stargell’s power could not be contained to a single month. Danica Lee Tuesday, June 30, 2026 - 12:00pm As the only player to have accomplished the MVP Trifecta (Most Valuable Player Award, the League Championship Most Valuable Player Award and the World Series Most Valuable Player Award) in the same season, Willie Stargell’s place in the Hall of Fame was also cement...
Museum Launches America 250 Fundraising Campaign
Museum Launches America 250 Fundraising Campaign kkundahl Tue, 2026-06-30 09:55 Museum Board Member Ken Kendrick pledges $250,000 to match each gift. Wednesday, July 1, 2026 - 12:00pm (COOPERSTOWN, NY) – As America celebrates 250 years of history, baseball fans across the country and around the world can invest in the future of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. In honor of our nation’s 250th birthday, Arizona Diamondbacks Managing General Partn...
Watch the Stars at the Hall of Fame during the Museum’s All-Star Gala on July 14
Watch the Stars at the Hall of Fame during the Museum’s All-Star Gala on July 14 kkundahl Mon, 2026-06-29 14:00 Annual celebration features food and fun during live broadcast of All-Star Game from Philadelphia. Monday, June 29, 2026 - 12:00pm (COOPERSTOWN, NY) – The Midsummer Classic on the big screen returns to the Museum this July at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum’s annual All-Star Gala. Baseball fans, Cooperstown-area visitors and Central New Yorkers...
#CardCorner: 1987 Topps Tony Phillips
#CardCorner: 1987 Topps Tony Phillips kkundahl Sat, 2026-06-27 10:43 Comfortable at almost any position on the diamond, Tony Phillips was also one of the most disciplined hitters of his time and drew 100-or-more walks in five seasons. Craig Muder He played more than 250 games at four different positions on the diamond, becoming one of the most successful utility players the game has known. But Tony Phillips was also a World Series champion who totaled five seasons with a...
#Shortstops: Bobbleheads and Beyond
#Shortstops: Bobbleheads and Beyond kkundahl Thu, 2026-06-25 13:30 Ichiro’s ascendant career proved Japanese players could make a name for themselves both on the field and in the global marketplace. Anna Thomas Thursday, June 25, 2026 - 12:00pm On Oct. 1, 2004, an entire stadium waited to see if Ichiro Suzuki would break the 84-year-old Major League Baseball record for hits in a single season. “Ichiro! 257” banners fluttered in the stands. Family members of then-recor...
Film Screening and Q-and-A with the Producers - Baseball: Beyond Belief
Film Screening and Q-and-A with the Producers - Baseball: Beyond Belief bmarkusen Thu, 2026-06-25 09:06 The new film, Baseball: Beyond Belief, puts the spotlight on the unexpected but real and mystical connections between the National Pastime and the topic of faith. Narrated by acclaimed actor Joe Mantegna, the film features interviews with Hall of Famer Joe Torre and former major league standouts Curtis Granderson and Shawn Green. The film is inspired by the...
Sutton’s control, durability led him to 3,000 strikeouts
Sutton’s control, durability led him to 3,000 strikeouts kkundahl Wed, 2026-06-24 09:30 On June 24, 1983, the workhorse starter became the eighth pitcher in major league history to reach 3,000 strikeouts. Khadifi Madison Don Sutton signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers as an amateur free agent in 1964. Two years later, he debuted with the club and struck out 209 batters as a rookie – becoming the first National League newcomer to surpass 200 strikeouts since Grover Clevelan...
Film Screening and Producer Q-and-A -- Baseball: Beyond Belief
Film Screening and Producer Q-and-A -- Baseball: Beyond Belief bmarkusen Tue, 2026-06-23 11:12 Join us at 2 pm in the Bullpen Theater for a special screening of the new documentary, Baseball: Beyond Belief , which examines the many surprising and mythical connections between baseball and faith. Based on the book, Baseball as a Road to God , and narrated by acclaimed actor Joe Mantegna, the film features interviews with Hall of Famer Joe Torre and former major league stars Curti...
Beltrán’s speed, power puts him in rare company
Beltrán’s speed, power puts him in rare company kkundahl Mon, 2026-06-15 03:00 The Puerto Rican outfielder's remarkable five-tool skill set put him on a path toward Cooperstown. Khadifi Madison After missing more than half of the 2010 MLB season due to right knee surgery, some believed Carlos Beltrán would not return to form. However, Beltrán had a productive first half with the New York Mets in 2011, with 15 home runs. In the search of a high impact player to boost thei...
2026 All-Star Gala
2026 All-Star Gala abrundage Fri, 2026-06-12 15:57 Baseball's biggest stars return to the Museum's big screen this July in Cooperstown at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum's annual All-Star Gala. Cooperstown-area visitors and Central New Yorkers can watch the 2026 Major League Baseball All-Star Gala live from Citizen Bank in style at the popular All-Star Gala at the Museum's Grandstand Theater on Tuesday, July 14. Fans can enjoy the game in the Grandstand Theater ...
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