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
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...
#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...
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#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
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
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
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
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
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 ...
Hall of Fame’s Picturing America’s Pastime Exhibit Opens June 27 in Greenville, S.C.
kkundahl
Fri, 2026-06-12 12:59
Traveling photo exhibition runs at Upcountry History Museum at Furman University through Jan. 24, 2027.
Friday, June 12, 2026 - 12:00pm
(COOPERSTOWN, NY) – The National Pastime and the art of photography came of age almost simultaneously, and baseball has long been a favorite subject of professional and amateur shooters alike.
This year at the Upcou...
#Shortstops: Hats Off for Shohei
kkundahl
Thu, 2026-06-11 16:29
On April 1, 2018, Shohei Ohtani wore this cap as he took the mound in his historic pitching debut.
Mark LaPierre
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 - 12:00pm
Shohei Ohtani wore this Los Angeles Angels cap on April 1, 2018, when he earned his first career victory in his major league pitching debut. (Milo Stewart Jr./National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum)
On a sunny Sunday afternoon at the Oakland...
#CardCorner: 1981 Topps Mario Guerrero
kkundahl
Thu, 2026-06-11 04:00
The brother of one of the most legendary scouts in Latin America, Mario Guerrero parlayed an eight-year big league stint into a post-playing career as a scout and agent.
Craig Muder
Epy Guerrero was one of the most celebrated scouts of his era, signing more than four dozen future big leaguers out of Latin America.
But while Epy could only dream of a big league career, his brother, Mario, spent eight se...
Summer Programming Underway at the Hall of Fame
kkundahl
Wed, 2026-06-10 11:26
Daily fun-filled events scheduled for Museum visitors.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 - 12:00pm
(COOPERSTOWN, NY) – The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is committed to helping every fan learn more about the game and engage with some of its most iconic moments.
This summer, the Museum is creating new ways for visitors to experience baseball history.
The National Baseball Hall of Fame an...
Baseball Hall of Fame Welcomes 2026 Class of Frank and Peggy Steele Interns
kkundahl
Tue, 2026-06-09 09:42
Seventeen students begin summer of a lifetime in Cooperstown.
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 - 12:00pm
(COOPERSTOWN, NY) – Among the thousands of ballplayers, parents, tourists and big leaguers finding their way to Cooperstown this summer, another set of new faces is also settling in on Main Street: The 2026 Frank and Peggy Steele Interns.
The 26th class of the Frank and P...
Griffey’s 600th home run puts him in elite company
kkundahl
Tue, 2026-06-09 09:35
Ken Griffey Jr. became the sixth member of the 600-home run club on June 9, 2008.
Khadifi Madison
Before Ken Griffey Jr. was traded to the Cincinnati Reds following the 1999 season, he totaled 398 home runs during his tenure with the Seattle Mariners. Eight years later, on June 9, 2008, Griffey achieved a milestone that only five other players had ever reached.
Griffey Jr. became the sixth ...
#CardCorner: 1970 Topps Bill Russell
kkundahl
Mon, 2026-06-08 16:05
Bill Russell, a promising outfielder before finding his destiny at shortstop, anchored the legendary Dodgers infield of the 1970s.
On April 28, 1972, Bill Russell stepped into the Dodgers’ lineup as the starting shortstop. He would remain there for the next 11 seasons, anchoring an infield of Steve Garvey, Davey Lopes and Ron Cey that would stay together for more than eight years.
The first of that quartet ...
#CardCorner: 1970 Topps Gene Alley
kkundahl
Thu, 2026-06-04 13:00
One of the top fielding shortstops of his era, Gene Alley teamed with Bill Mazeroski to give Pittsburgh sensational up-the-middle defense in the 1960s.
Craig Muder
One of only 11 shortstops in history with multiple Defensive WAR seasons of 3.5 or better, Gene Alley teamed with future Hall of Famer Bill Mazeroski to give the Pittsburgh Pirates one of the best middle infields the game has known.
Though both ...
Randy Marsh brings history to Cooperstown
kkundahl
Thu, 2026-06-04 11:31
The longtime umpire was behind the plate for one of the most dramatic games in postseason history: Game 7 of the 1992 National League Championship Series.
Bill Francis
Monday, June 8, 2026 - 12:00pm
Former big league umpire Randy Marsh spent 29 seasons as one of the game’s top “men in blue.” One of the more dramatic games in history, which took place more than three decades ago, recently brought ...
Cooperstown Symposium hosts researchers in annual event
kkundahl
Thu, 2026-06-04 09:26
Journalist and author Melissa Ludtke was among the baseball luminaries at the 37th Cooperstown Symposium on Baseball and American Culture at the Hall of Fame.
Bill Francis
Friday, June 5, 2026 - 12:00pm
The National Pastime reexamined, reinterpreted and reimagined was at the heart of the recently completed 37th Cooperstown Symposium on Baseball and American Culture.
The nearly 200...
Jeter takes place in history as Yankees captain
kkundahl
Wed, 2026-06-03 09:00
On June 3, 2003, Derek Jeter joined a famous fraternity when he was named the 15th captain of the New York Yankees.
Khadifi Madison
In modern-day Major League Baseball, the role of a captain has become increasingly rare.
But Derek Jeter was indeed a rare player. On June 3, 2003, Jeter was named the 15th captain in Yankees history.
Derek Jeter spent the entirety of his 20-year playing car...
Six for Double X: Foxx records half-dozen hits in one game
kkundahl
Sat, 2026-05-30 10:05
The Hall of Fame first baseman provided nearly half the offense for the Philadelphia Athletics with six hits in one game on May 30, 1930.
Khadifi Madison
Jimmie Foxx provided six of the Philadelphia Athletics’ 13 hits in a 7-6 victory over the Washington Senators on May 30, 1930. (Charles M. Conlon/National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum)
By the 1930 season...
#CardCorner: 1983 Donruss Julio Franco
kkundahl
Thu, 2026-05-28 10:19
The owner of more than 4,000 hits at the professional level, Julio Franco transitioned from top prospect to All-Star to record-smashing veteran during his 23-year big league career.
Craig Muder
The milestone for batting excellence has long been 3,000 hits. When Julio Franco reached that total in 1998 with the Chiba Lotte Marines of the Japan Pacific League, he was not yet 75 percent of the way to his fin...
Museum’s Bartholomay Baseball Discovery Zone Engages Learners of All Ages
kkundahl
Wed, 2026-05-27 10:08
Re-imagined learning space hosts daily programming.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 - 12:00pm
(COOPERSTOWN, NY) – Baseball and America grew up together, and the history of both has been intertwined for more than two centuries.
That history comes alive every day at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum’s Bartholomay Baseball Discovery Zone .
The re-im...
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VIRTUAL - Author Series: The Heyday of Willie, Duke, and Mickey: New York City Baseball's Golden Age Amid Integration
bmarkusen
Tue, 2026-05-26 10:52
A longtime professor of history and American studies, Robert C. Cottrell explores New York City baseball during postwar America in the 1950s.
Questions are welcome in the Chat Room. For more information, call 607-547-0362.
This virtual program is free, but registration is required.
Once capacity is reached via Zoom con...
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Flowers from Dirt
kkundahl
Mon, 2026-05-25 10:01
The tragedy of World War II was fertile ground for some of the game’s greatest stories.
Carroll Walton
Monday, May 26, 2025 - 12:00pm
The tragedy of World War II was fertile ground for some of the game’s greatest stories.
Nothing marks the passage of time in American culture like baseball and war. When the two are intertwined, as they were from 1941-45 during World War II, their histories become all the more ...
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