DISCOVER HISTORY

Stories from baseball's rich history are constantly being added to keep you connected to the game you love. 

Lee Smith joins Hall of Famer lineup for Memorial Day Weekend celebration in Cooperstown

Hall of Fame Film Series, Night at the Museum event will feature seven Hall of Fame legends.

#CardCorner: 1987 Fleer Ken Oberkfell

One of the stars of the acclaimed Cardinals infield of the early 1980s, Ken Oberkfell played 16 seasons in the big leagues before becoming a long-time minor league manager and major league coach.

Baines slugs his way to Oakland total bases record

Harold Baines homered three times and added a double on May 7, 1991, to set a new Oakland record with 14 total bases.

Century Season: Rogers Hornsby's 1925 Triple Crown

One hundred years ago, Rogers Hornsby won the NL Triple Crown to cap a stretch virtually unseen in big league history.

Hall of Fame Film Series Lineup Finalized; Six Titles to be Screened Memorial Day Weekend

Hall of Famers Harold Baines, Wade Boggs, Rollie Fingers, Fergie Jenkins, Jim Kaat and Ozzie Smith return to Cooperstown for festivities.

#CardCorner: 1990 Topps Chili Davis

The first All-Star to hail from Jamaica, Chili Davis was a prolific switch-hitter who later became one of the game's most respected hitting coaches.

Youngs’ cycle showcases his all-around skills

Ross Youngs notched the 15th cycle in modern era National League history on April 29, 1922.

#GoingDeep: Vin-Describable

After the first one-third of his baseball career, Vin Scully explored other broadcasting opportunities that saw him branch out to other sports as well as talk shows.

#CardCorner: 1986 Topps Terry Forster

One of the most effective left-handed relievers of his era, Terry Forster pitched for some of the game's most successful teams and totaled 127 saves.

Miñoso creates new stat line in historic White Sox win

By scoring five times, driving in five runs, walking and stealing a base on April 23, 1955, Minnie Miñoso authored a single-game box score that had never been achieved in AL/NL history.

Hall of Fame Hosts Youth Clinic May 24 at Doubleday Field

Former big leaguers Vince Coleman, Clint Hurdle and Jason Kendall to share tips with future stars ages 7-12.

Long after his Hall of Fame induction, Jackie Robinson was making history

Jackie Robinson's unique perspective made him an important voice on Civil Rights, as demonstrated during a 1967 visit to Hartwick College.

Explore the Game’s Fascinating Connections at the Museum’s Baseball Discovery Zone

Re-Imagined learning space hosts April break week programming.

Hall of Fame Film Series Debuts Memorial Day Weekend in Cooperstown

Ozzie Smith joins lineup of Hall of Famers returning to home of baseball; Museum’s Grandstand Theater, Fenimore Art Museum to screen six films.

Dugout Trailblazer

On April 8, 1975, Frank Robinson broke barriers as the first full-time Black manager in the AL or NL.

#CardCorner: 1992 Upper Deck Ken Hill

Ken Hill led the 1994 Montreal Expos in wins and could have propelled the team to postseason glory.