Nearly every defining chapter of American history has a parallel on the diamond, and baseball continues to reflect the nation back to itself.
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Join us in Cooperstown this Wednesday, Oct. 28, for a screening of “Called Up: The Emmett Ashford Story.”
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Jeff Bagwell’s 1994 season was cut short twice, but his dominance was undeniable.
He was named the unanimous National League Most Valuable Player following a campaign that saw him produce 39 homers, 116 RBI and a .750 slugging percentage. https://t.co/fn9XbcPlW6
Ralph Kiner led the National League in home runs in each of his first seven seasons – a record not matched before or since in the Senior Circuit.
The Hall of Famer and @Pirates slugger was born #OTD in 1922.
Two future Hall of Famers on the mound for a winner-take-all World Series matchup is as good as it gets.
Jack Morris and John Smoltz joined The Road to Cooperstown podcast to share their sides of the story from a legendary Game 7 showdown.
Forty years ago today, the @Mets secured their second championship in franchise history.
The final out ball of the 1986 World Series, on loan to the Museum from Travis Kadish, is one of many new artifacts on display in our Autumn Glory exhibit. https://t.co/fnz9SfIGGt
The Hall of Fame’s new First in Class curriculum brings the educational experience of Cooperstown to students across the country.
Every participating child will receive a custom commemorative education ring produced by @TheChampionsCo. https://t.co/s5Rrjn852g
Roland Hemond began his baseball career as a stadium sweeper in Hartford, Conn. Decades later, he would be known as one of the most respected executives in the game.
The second recipient of the Buck O’Neil Lifetime Achievement Award was born #OTD in 1929.
Baseball was a real family affair for the MacPhails. To this day, Larry and Lee remain the only father-son duo to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Lee, who helped build the 1960s @Orioles and was later the president of the American League, was born #OTD in 1917.
This time last year, Cooper Pratt was a Double-A prospect visiting the Hall of Fame for the first time.
The @Brewers shortstop and Game 2 hero must have taken some October inspiration from Robin Yount!
Selected by the Blue Jays in the 1981 Rule 5 Draft, Jim Gott transitioned from starting pitcher to reliever with the Pirates and became a successful set-up man and stopper.
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Jim Bunning earned his first of 224 career victories against Washington – a city he would come to know well as a member of the House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate.
The Hall of Fame pitcher was born in Southgate, Ky. #OTD in 1931.