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#CardCorner: 1975 Topps Rick Burleson
#CardCorner: 1975 Topps Rick Burleson kkundahl Sat, 2026-10-10 09:53 One of the young core of the mid-1970s Red Sox, Rick Burleson became one of the most respected shortstops of his era. Craig Muder For eight seasons in the 1970s and early 1980s, Rick Burleson was considered one of the best – and toughest – shortstops in the game. Multiple shoulder injuries derailed his career, but Burleson remains for many Red Sox fans the definition of what a middle infielder should be...
PATH THROUGH HISTORY WEEKEND
PATH THROUGH HISTORY WEEKEND abrundage Thu, 2026-10-08 15:08 Path Through History Weekend is a showcase of New York State's rich and fascinating history and will feature hundreds of events happening at historic and cultural destinations like the Baseball Hall of Fame. New York's new Path Through History helps you discover, experience and appreciate the state's amazing past. A wealth of memorable experiences awaits you - from living history museums, to forts and military landm...
Echoes from the Bleachers Premieres on PBS Stations Beginning Oct. 22 With Streaming on PBS.org and the PBS app
Echoes from the Bleachers Premieres on PBS Stations Beginning Oct. 22 With Streaming on PBS.org and the PBS app kkundahl Thu, 2026-10-08 14:00 Baseball’s most extraordinary stories brought to life through exclusive partnership with National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. Thursday, October 8, 2026 - 12:00pm (COOPERSTOWN, NY) – The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is opening its vaults to share the story of the National Pastime and America. Baseball: Echoes ...
Kaat purrs in World Series debut
Kaat purrs in World Series debut kkundahl Wed, 2026-10-07 09:09 Making his first postseason appearance on Oct. 7, 1965, Jim Kaat pitched a complete game and outdueled Sandy Koufax in a 5-1 Twins victory over the Dodgers. Craig Muder In a World Series matchup with perhaps the greatest pitcher of his generation, Jim Kaat was equal to the task. On Oct. 7, 1965, Kaat got the starting assignment for the Minnesota Twins in Game 2 of the World Series. Pitching for the Dodgers t...
#CardCorner: 1982 Fleer Jerry Manuel
#CardCorner: 1982 Fleer Jerry Manuel kkundahl Fri, 2026-10-02 09:30 A top draft pick by the Tigers, Jerry Manuel played five seasons in the big leagues with three teams before becoming a successful manager. Craig Muder A first-round draft pick of the Detroit Tigers following a decorated high school career, Jerry Manuel found his path to the big leagues impeded by one of the most famous double play combos in history. But Manuel found another way to big league glory – as a...
Artifact Spotlight: Brand New to the Collection
Artifact Spotlight: Brand New to the Collection bmarkusen Thu, 2026-10-01 08:59 On the second and fourth Friday of each month, we will showcase the Museum’s newest artifact acquisitions through our Artifact Spotlight: Brand New to the Collection . These spotlights will take place at 1:30 p.m. in the Baseball Discovery Zone. The spotlights are free to anyone holding a ticket to the Museum that day. On the second and fourth Friday of eac...
Artifact Spotlight: Brand New to the Collection
Artifact Spotlight: Brand New to the Collection bmarkusen Thu, 2026-10-01 08:39 On the second and fourth Friday of each month, we will showcase the Museum’s newest artifact acquisitions through our Artifact Spotlight: Brand New to the Collection . These spotlights will take place at 1:30 p.m. in the Baseball Discovery Zone. The spotlights are free to anyone holding a ticket to the Museum that day. On the second and fourth Friday of eac...
Artifact Spotlight: Brand New to the Collection
Artifact Spotlight: Brand New to the Collection bmarkusen Thu, 2026-10-01 08:38 On the second and fourth Friday of each month, we will showcase the Museum’s newest artifact acquisitions through our Artifact Spotlight: Brand New to the Collection . These spotlights will take place at 1:30 p.m. in the Baseball Discovery Zone. The spotlights are free to anyone holding a ticket to the Museum that day. On the second and fourth Friday of eac...
Artifact Spotlight: Brand New to the Collection
Artifact Spotlight: Brand New to the Collection bmarkusen Wed, 2026-09-30 11:15 On the second and fourth Friday of each month, we will showcase the Museum’s newest artifact acquisitions through our Artifact Spotlight: Brand New to the Collection . These spotlights will take place at 1:30 p.m. in the Baseball Discovery Zone. The spotlights are free to anyone holding a ticket to the Museum that day. On the second and fourth Friday of eac...
Film Screening and Cooperstown History Program: Called Up: The Emmett Ashford Story
Film Screening and Cooperstown History Program: Called Up: The Emmett Ashford Story bmarkusen Wed, 2026-09-30 11:04 On Wednesday, October 28, we will screen the new documentary about Emmett Ashford, the first Black umpire in the history of the established major leagues; his remains are buried in Cooperstown's Lakewood Cemetery, which overlooks Lake Otsego. The film, titled "Called Up: The Emmett Ashford Story," will be shown in the Hall of Fame Library's Bullpen Theater, beginn...
Film Screening and Cooperstown History Program: Called Up: The Emmett Ashford Story
Film Screening and Cooperstown History Program: Called Up: The Emmett Ashford Story bmarkusen Wed, 2026-09-30 10:47 On Wednesday, October 28, we will screen the new documentary about Emmett Ashford, the first Black umpire in the history of the established major leagues; his remains are buried in Cooperstown's Lakewood Cemetery, which overlooks Lake Otsego. The film, titled "Called Up: The Emmett Ashford Story," will be shown in the Hall of Fame Library's Bullpen Theater, beginn...
Mystery Monday: A Baseball Card Mystery
Mystery Monday: A Baseball Card Mystery bmarkusen Wed, 2026-09-30 08:37 On the first and third Monday of each month, we will explore a Baseball Card Mystery. Can we name all of the players on a baseball card? Why is a player misidentified on his card? And for cards featuring game action, can we figure out when the photograph was taken? Join us at 1:30 pm in the Baseball Discovery Zone to unlock another Baseball Card Mystery. A Baseball Card Mystery Myster...
Feller completes his career with complete game
Feller completes his career with complete game kkundahl Wed, 2026-09-30 04:30 Bob Feller went the distance for Cleveland on Sept. 30, 1956, before saying goodbye to baseball. Craig Muder Of the 484 games Bob Feller started in the big leagues, more than 57 percent required no relief pitcher from the Cleveland Indians. So when Feller went to the mound for the final time, he made sure to go the distance. On Sept. 30, 1956, Feller started Cleveland’s final game of the seas...
Museum’s Autumn Glory Exhibit Receives Refresh Heading into Postseason Play
Museum’s Autumn Glory Exhibit Receives Refresh Heading into Postseason Play kkundahl Tue, 2026-09-29 14:00 Stories of more than a century of historic moments told in Cooperstown. Tuesday, September 29, 2026 - 12:00pm (COOPERSTOWN, NY) – As the 2026 Major League Baseball Postseason gets underway, the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum brings the stories of the game’s most memorable moments to life in an exciting new fashion. The Autumn Glory exhibit, located on ...
Dream Baseball joins Yakyu exhibit in Cooperstown
Dream Baseball joins Yakyu exhibit in Cooperstown kkundahl Tue, 2026-09-29 12:27 A one-of-a-kind baseball on loan from Hideki Tomita connects three eras of stars in Cooperstown. Bill Francis Tuesday, September 29, 2026 - 12:00pm A rare baseball with a lineage going back nearly a century has now become an important addition to one of the National Baseball Hall of Fame’s most recent exhibitions. On Sept. 28, the “Dream Baseball,” signed by a trio of the game’s most im...
Mystery Monday: A Baseball Card Mystery
Mystery Monday: A Baseball Card Mystery bmarkusen Tue, 2026-09-29 11:19 On the first and third Monday of each month, we will feature a Baseball Card Mystery, where we will try to solve a mystery behind a particular baseball card. For example, who are all of the players that we can identify on a card? Why is a player misidentified on his own card? Or what was the specific date that the card's photograph was taken? Join us in the Baseball Discov ery Zone at 1:30 pm as ...
2027 Ford C. Frick Award Ballot Finalized
2027 Ford C. Frick Award Ballot Finalized kkundahl Mon, 2026-09-28 14:00 Winner to be announced Dec. 9 at baseball’s Winter Meetings. (COOPERSTOWN, NY) – Ten of the National Pastime’s most historic and respected voices have been named as the finalists for the 2027 Ford C. Frick Award, presented annually for excellence in baseball broadcasting by the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. This ballot will mark the first election featuring a composite ballot of local and ...
Museum Earns Six ISHY Awards at International Sports Heritage Association Conference
Museum Earns Six ISHY Awards at International Sports Heritage Association Conference kkundahl Fri, 2026-09-25 14:00 Event held Sept. 22-24 in Pittsburgh. Friday, September 25, 2026 - 12:00pm (COOPERSTOWN, NY) – The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum was presented with six awards at the International Sports Heritage Association’s Annual Conference Sept. 22-24 in Pittsburgh, Pa. Established in 1971 as the Association of Sports Museums and Halls of Fame, ISHA inclu...
Hall of Fame Celebrates 75th Anniversary of Bobby Thomson’s Shot Heard Round the World
Hall of Fame Celebrates 75th Anniversary of Bobby Thomson’s Shot Heard Round the World kkundahl Thu, 2026-09-24 14:00 Museum to host programs Oct. 2-3 in Cooperstown. Thursday, September 24, 2026 - 12:00pm (COOPERSTOWN, NY) – Seventy-five years later, Bobby Thomson’s pennant-winning home run still echoes through baseball history. It remains one of the most iconic moments in American sport, and the amazing story will be celebrated at the National Baseball Hall of Fame a...
#CardCorner: 1981 Topps Larry Gura
#CardCorner: 1981 Topps Larry Gura kkundahl Thu, 2026-09-24 13:56 At his peak, Larry Gura never needed to overpower hitters to get them out. Craig Muder A late-developing lefty who didn’t hit his stride until his 30s, Larry Gura was ahead of the curve in one aspect of his career: Fitness and nutrition. It helped Gura become one of the most consistent starters of the early 1980s. Larry Gura went 126-97 with a 3.76 ERA over 16 major league seasons with the Cubs, Yank...
Ichiro completes a decade of 200-hit seasons
Ichiro completes a decade of 200-hit seasons kkundahl Wed, 2026-09-23 12:30 The 2010 season marked Ichiro Suzuki’s 10th straight year recording 200-or-more hits, something no player had done before. Craig Muder It was a hit 10 seasons in the making, one that looked like so many others in the singular career of Ichiro Suzuki. Lining the first pitch he saw in the fifth inning from Toronto’s Shawn Hill to center field, Ichiro recorded his 200th hit of the season on Sept. 23...
#CardCorner: 1975 Topps Derrel Thomas
#CardCorner: 1975 Topps Derrel Thomas kkundahl Fri, 2026-09-18 10:31 One of the most versatile players of the 1970s, Derrel Thomas spent more than a decade with National League West teams and earned a World Series ring with his hometown Dodgers in 1981. Craig Muder A jack-of-all-trades utility player who spent more than a decade with National League West teams, Derrel Thomas broke new ground as the first free agent position player signed by the Los Angeles Dodgers. His a...
Winfield drives toward 3,000th hit
Winfield drives toward 3,000th hit kkundahl Wed, 2026-09-16 09:54 Dave Winfield became the 19th member of the 3,000-hit club with a single for his hometown Twins on Sept. 16, 1993. Craig Muder Dave Winfield’s 6-foot-6 frame had rarely carried so much weight. Through his first 105 games of the 1993 season, Winfield was hitting .287 and stood just 20 hits away from the 3,000 mark. But over the next month, he endured an 18-for-110 (.164 batting average) slump as he made his...
Father Time: Jim Thome enjoying his son’s debut in pro ball
Father Time: Jim Thome enjoying his son’s debut in pro ball kkundahl Wed, 2026-09-16 09:41 Jim Thome, whose son is beginning his pro journey with the Chicago White Sox, reflected on his family during a September 2026 visit to Cooperstown. Bill Francis Monday, September 14, 2026 - 12:00pm Jim Thome, who slugged 612 career home runs on the diamond to benefit his ball club, traded in his bat for a golf club to help raise funds for some worthy causes during a recent trip ...
A Celebration of Bobby Thomson and The Shot Heard Round the World
A Celebration of Bobby Thomson and The Shot Heard Round the World bmarkusen Tue, 2026-09-15 09:36 The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum celebrates the 75th anniversary of one of the game's most memorable home runs: Bobby Thomson's historic blast that won the pennant for the New York Giants in 1951. The day's programs will include the following: 10:00 am: Plaques of the Gallery Tour , Hall of Fame Plaque Gallery, 1st Floor 11:00 am: Exhibit Encounter (with a Bobby Th...
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