Now that America has steamrolled into the digital age and a new millennium, it could be argued that we have lost as much as we have gained since the last "turn of the century." For all our new-found ...
Willie Stargell was a feared power hitter and a leader on the field and in the clubhouse during his 21 seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Willie Stargell was a feared power hitter and a leader on ...
Russ Hodges’ iconic call of Bobby Thomson’s iconic home run is perhaps the most famous sports broadcast in American history. And though Hodges and his broadcaster partner that day Ernie Harwell are ...
Mike Piazza went from 62nd round draft pick to becoming one of the greatest hitting catchers in the game's history. Mike Piazza went from 62nd round draft pick to becoming one of the greatest hitting ...
On select Fridays this Fall, you can enjoy engaging programs at the Hall of Fame through the Fall Friday Programming Series. Take a guided tour of the Hall of Fame Gallery, play trivia, and interact ...
“We would rather play ball than eat,” insisted catcher Lavonne “Pepper” Paire. “We put our hearts and souls into the league. We thought it was our job to do our best, because we were the All-American ...
The Hall of Fame is comprised of 346 elected members. Included are 273 former major league players, 40 executives/pioneers, 23 managers and 10 umpires. The BBWAA has elected 139 candidates to the Hall ...
Playing most of his career in the pre-Negro leagues era, Pete Hill emerged from the backwoods of Culpeper County, Va., to become one of the most feared line-drive hitters in the game. Playing most of ...
Click on the subjects below to find FREE Lesson Plans for use in your own classroom. Each program includes directions, activity suggestions, and handouts that you can adapt to enrich your on-site ...
In 29 seasons as a manager, Joe Torre became one of only five skippers to win at least four World Series titles. In 29 seasons as a manager, Joe Torre became one of only five skippers to win at least ...
Tom Glavine's resume includes two Cy Young Awards, five seasons of 20-or-more wins and the 1995 World Series MVP. Tom Glavine's resume includes two Cy Young Awards, five seasons of 20-or-more wins and ...
Known as “The Wizard of Oz,” Ozzie Smith combined athletic ability with acrobatic skill to become one of the greatest defensive shortstops of all time. Known as “The Wizard of Oz,” Ozzie Smith ...