#National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum

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Jim Murray Scholar - Internship

Why the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum?Working at the National Baseball Hall of Fame is a career experience unlike any other. Every member of our team is a steward of the game’s history. Our mission is simple – we preserve history, honor excellence and connect generations. These six words define our commitment to giving fans and visitors a home to celebrate the game and its history,…

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Cracker Jack "Cracks Open" The National Baseball Hall of Fame

Enshrined in the lyrics of “Take Me Out to the Ballgame,” Cracker Jack popcorn has been a staple at ballparks for more than a century. Now, the fan-favorite snack is teaming up with the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum to celebrate how deeply engrained Cracker Jack is in the sport with the debut of the “Cracker Jack at the Ballpark” exhibit opening today. The Hall of Fame worked with…

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RIP former Minneapolis Miller Orlando "Baby Bull" Cepeda. Orlando played for the 1957 Minneapolis Millers where he hit .309 with 25 HRs & 108 RBIs he soon became a star player for the San Francisco Giants in the 1960s and was elected to National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in 1999.

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#AllAmericanExhibit Trophy Showcase

The #AllAmericanExhibit at the National Archives, titled "All American: The Power of Sports," is a tribute to the role of sports in American society, highlighting how sports have the power to unite people, teach values, and challenge social barriers.

This exhibit, running through January 7, 2024, showcases over 75 items including original records, artifacts, and photographs across four thematic sections: The Power to Unite, Teach, Break Barriers, and Promote. Among the featured items, visitors can view historic sports trophies like Althea Gibson's 1958 Wimbledon trophy and the 1929 West Point Cavalry (Buffalo Soldiers) Football Championship Trophy, along with many others.

Check out some of our collection:

NCAA Basketball Championship trophies, 2002 and 2006, on display at the National Archives Museum in Washington, DC. Photo by Susana Raab.

FIFA Women's World Cup Trophy, 2019, on display at the National Archives Museum in Washington, DC. Photo by Susana Raab.

The Commissioner’s Trophy

The 1998 World Series trophy is now on display as part of the exhibit All American: The Power of Sports at the National Archives Museum in Washington, DC. The New York Yankees defeated the San Diego Padres in four straight games in that year’s Fall Classic. The trophy, currently on loan from the National Baseball Hall of Fame, will be on display through November 14. The FIFA Women’s World Cup trophy, two NCAA Basketball Championship trophies, and the Lombardi Trophy from Super Bowl LIV have previously been featured in the exhibit. All American will be on view through January 7, 2024, in the Lawrence F. O’Brien Gallery of the National Archives Museum. Admission to the National Archives Museum is always free, and reservations are not required. National Archives photo by Susana Raab.

1984 Los Angeles Olympics Torch

At the White House on May 14, 1984, Kurt Thomas, a former Olympic gymnast, passed the flame from his torch to that held by Charlotte Pearson, a member of the Special Olympics team. The ceremony was part of the 9,000-mile Olympic torch relay through 33 states and the District of Columbia. President Ronald Reagan momentarily held one of the torches while the athletes adjusted the flame of the other. The Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee gave this torch to President Reagan after the ceremony.

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Celebrate Black History Month with a visit to the Jackie Robinson Museum in New York City, the only museum in the Big Apple to primarily focus on the Civil Rights Movement.

Much more than the story of the famed baseball player who broke baseball's racial barrier, the museum honors Robinson's role in the Civil Rights struggle and American history. Its collection includes over four thousand artifacts, including Robinson's original National Baseball Hall of Fame plaque.

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John Jordan “Buck” O’Neil (November 13, 1911 - October 6, 2006) was born in Carrabelle, Florida. Working with his father on a Florida celery farm when he was 13, he said to himself, “Damn. There’s got to be something better than this.” After traveling to West Palm Beach to see Rube Foster’s baseball team at the Royal Poinciana Hotel, he decided baseball was going to be his way out.

His professional career began in 1937 with a short stint with the Memphis Red Sox. He signed with the Kansas City Monarchs, where he would spend the rest of his playing career. In 1942 he led the Monarchs in a four-game sweep of the Homestead Grays in the league championship, batting with a .353 average. In two different seasons, 1940 and 1946, he won the league batting title, hitting .345 and .350.

He replaced Frank Duncan as manager of the Kansas City Monarchs. He sent more African Americans to the Major Leagues in his career than any other individual, including future Hall-of-Famers like Ernie Banks and Lou Brock. He was renowned for his knowledge of the game, but for his leadership of younger players, and he never lost a contest when selected to manage a team in the All-Star games of 1950, 1953, 1954, and 1955.

He had a tour with the Navy (1944-45). In 1956, he was hired as a scout by the Chicago Cubs, and in 1962 the Cubs made him the first African American manager of a major league team.

He was instrumental in organizing the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and until his death served as an ambassador for the Negro Leagues to gain recognition in American history. Recently denied entry into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, he asked his fans to “shed no tears for Old Buck.”

He was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence

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Luis Clemente Tiant Vega (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈlwis ˈtjant]) (November 23, 1940 – October 8, 2024), nicknamed El Tiante, was a Cuban Major League Baseball (MLB) right-handed starting pitcher. He pitched in MLB for 19 years, primarily for the Cleveland Indians and the Boston Red Sox.

Tiant compiled a 229–172 record with 2416 strikeouts, a 3.30 earned run average (ERA), 187 complete games, and 49 shutouts in 3486+1⁄3 innings. He was an All-Star for three seasons and 20-game winner for four seasons. He was the American League (AL) ERA leader in 1968 and 1972. He also was the AL leader in strikeouts per nine innings pitched in 1967 and the AL leader in shutouts in 1966, 1968, and 1974.

He was inducted to the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame in 1997, the Hispanic Heritage Baseball Museum Hall of Fame in 2002, the Venezuelan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in 2009, and the Baseball Reliquary's Shrine of the Eternals in 2012.

Tiant was considered for election to the National Baseball Hall of Fame via voting of the Baseball Writers' Association of America from 1988 to 2002, and by the Hall of Fame's era committees in 2011, 2014, and 2017, falling short of the required votes for induction each time.

Note before he died- he made it clear he did NOT want to be inducted to the Baseball Hall of Fame posthumously

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PRIME VIDEO OFFICIALLY PICKS UP A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN FOR FOUR MORE EPISODES, AS A LIMITED SERIES

Release below: Prime Video today announced the renewal of A League of Their Own. The second installment is a four episode, limited series, set to premiere on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

A League of Their Own evokes the joyful spirit of Penny Marshall's beloved classic, while widening the lens to tell the story of an entire generation of women who dreamed of playing professional baseball. The show takes a deeper look at race and sexuality, following the journey of a whole new ensemble of characters as they carve their own paths towards the field, both in the league and outside of it.

“We’re deeply proud of the work that Abbi, Will, the cast, and crew have done reimagining A League of Their Own which has produced an incredibly loyal fan base as well as achieved numerous, well-deserved recognitions and accolades,” said Vernon Sanders, head of television, Amazon and MGM Studios. “After hearing what Abbi, Will, and the writing team have planned for the new story within this wonderful series, we are excited for our fans to see what comes next.”

"Making this show and seeing the impact it has had in the world has been an incredible joy,” said Will Graham and Abbi Jacobson. “While obviously we were hoping for eleven seasons, we’re grateful to be able to continue to tell the story of these characters and this world.”

The first season of A League of Their Own received the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding New TV Series and was presented with the National Visibility Award by The Human Rights Campaign (HRC). Additionally, the series has been recognized by a number of organizations including nominations from the Film Independent Spirit Awards, the NAACP Image Awards, and the Queerties.

Maybelle Blair, 95-year-old original All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL) player, will return as consultant for season 2 of the show. She continues to campaign for donations for The International Women’s Baseball Center (IWBC). Donations will help with one of the organization’s ultimate goals, breaking ground at the construction site for the center in Rockford, Illinois. The Museum and Education center will preserve the long history and impact of sports on the lives of girls and women and will include the Women’s Baseball Hall of Fame and a plaza with nine memorials honoring many who played an important role in the sport’s history. The non-profit welcomes donations to help fund the multi-phased project. Donations can be made at http://www.internationalwomensbaseballcenter.org.

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1981-96 National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Postcards - [Base] - Mike Roberts #_RERU - Inducted 1967 - Red Ruffing [EX to NM]

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Thank you, National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, for allowing Alan Alford Sports Talk Show to witness the installation of all four Hall of Fame plaques! Elite behind-the-scenes access! Priceless! Such an amazing honor! Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine I would witness this. Congratulations once more to the 2024 Hall of Fame Inductees: Todd Helton, Adrian Beltre, Joe Mauer, and Jim Leyland! All four delivered remarkable speeches! 💯🏆⚾🙏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🎙️🙂

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Adrián Beltré, Todd Helton, Joe Mauer and Jim Leyland enter the Baseball Hall of Fame

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. – This Sunday, fans from across the country and Latin America gathered in Cooperstown to celebrate the Class of 2024 at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum’s 75th Induction Ceremony. Adrian Beltré, Todd Helton, Joe Mauer and Jim Leyland were honored with induction speeches that paid tribute to their families, friends and baseball itself. Under partly cloudy skies and…

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Hall of Fame Pitcher Walter Johnson’s 104-Year-Old Photo-Matched Jersey Brings the Heat at Heritage Auctions in May

Countless offerings among the almost 3,200 available in Heritage’s May 16-18 Spring Sports Catalog Auction could serve as its centerpiece, its highlight — that one thing that belongs in a museum, if not a Hall of Fame. Like, say, the road New York Yankees jersey worn by Mickey Mantle during his final season in 1968, then signed and inscribed to a Yanks batboy. Or the photo-matched road Brooklyn Dodgers jersey Sandy Koufax wore during his rookie season in 1955 when he was not yet known as The Left Hand of God. Or the bat Ty Cobb used in 1922, his third — and final — season as a .400 hitter.

The list of must-sees and must-owns is seemingly endless, whether it’s a box of unopened Fleer basketball cards from 1961-62 or the pair of Adidas Crazy 8’s photo-matched to Kobe Bryant’s first All-Star Game in 1998. As has become tradition, the Spring Sports Catalog Event brims with the jerseys, sneakers, gloves, bats and helmets worn and used by some of sports’ most towering titans, from Willie Mays to Lionel Messi, Reggie Jackson to Gale Sayers, Warren Spahn to Tom Brady, Hank Aaron to Jim Plunkett, Carl Hubbell to Terry Bradshaw. The abundance of photo-matched jerseys in this auction alone qualifies it as historic, as do the cards featured throughout, among them a near-mint 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle, a gem-mint Ty Cobb from the fabled Black Swamp find and the only known Elgin Baylor Topps card from 1969 graded a perfect 10.

But to begin, the relatively plain flannel jersey in this auction — gray, pinstriped, a small “W” stitched into each short sleeve — draws the eye first. It’s also a century-old jersey that still has tales to tell.

Collectors have always known who wore it: Walter Johnson, who spent all of his 21 seasons in the sun as the right-handed hurler for the Washington Senators. Johnson’s name is stitched into the collar in red cursive, just below the A.G. Spalding & Bros. label. We’ve always known, too, when Johnson wore it: during the 1919-1922 seasons, when the man sportswriter Grantland Rice called “The Big Train” was teammates with another right-handed pitcher, Eric “Swat” Erickson, to whom Johnson gifted the jersey upon Erickson’s retirement from the big leagues following his 1919-1922 stint with Washington.

Only days before this auction opened, Resolution Photomatching determined that the “one-time king of pitchers” — as Johnson was called in 1933’s Who’s Who in Baseball – wore this very jersey on April 29, 1920. That’s when the Nationals downed the New York Yankees 2-1 in front of 5,000 at the hallowed Polo Grounds.

Johnson recorded eight strikeouts that spring afternoon in New York, two coming against a newly minted Yankee right fielder named Babe Ruth, who recorded just a single hit (and RBI) against Johnson. The Big Train, who batted last in the Nats’ lineup, also got a hit that afternoon — a triple. In his 1920 book The Home-Run King, Ruth wrote that Johnson was “the best of them all.”

Earlier this month, Resolution photo-matched the jersey to a photo distributed by news agency Underwood & Underwood, whose caption heralds Johnson as “the unsurpassable speed twirler of the Nationals.” The photo also notes that Johnson’s “remarkable speed ball aroused all balldom several years ago” and that he pitched against the Yankees that April afternoon “with the same ‘pep’ that characterized his name.”

Two known Johnson jerseys have survived his storied career, during which The Big Train recorded 3,509 strikeouts (putting him at ninth on the all-time list), 417 wins (the most all-time behind only Cy Young’s 511 victories) and 110 shutout wins (still the record). One, from 1927, is on display at the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. The other is in this auction.

“We have had the opportunity at Heritage Auctions to offer some incredible and museum-worthy jerseys over the decades,” says Chris Ivy, Director of Sports Auctions at Heritage. “But this Walter Johnson example, photo-matched to his first dual with the great Babe Ruth in Yankees pinstripes, certainly qualifies it as a cream-of-the-crop rarity.”

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Day 7 of the BAT

"Don't lose your dreams, kids. When you do lose them, you become adults."

The adventure CC and I call the "Big A** Trip" got off to an early start this morning because we were under a time crunch. We were in Ontario and we need to get to a museum in the middle of New York State before it closed. Poor us: we had to set an alarm. I don't think I woke up until lunchtime.

But leave London, Ontario we did, and let's forget that stereotype about the gentile Canadian in the dustbin. In person, they are nice people. Put them behind the steering wheel, and they morph into a NASCAR driver. It's really amazing to watch.

If you want to remember the names of the Great Lakes, use the acronym HOMES (Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, and Superior). We managed to see four of the five (HOM_S) over the last three days. Poor Erie. Maybe next time. [Edit: Corrected spelling of "Huron."]

We crossed the border at Niagara Falls (pictured above) on a beautiful spring day, and watched the water just pour over the edge. It's both relaxing and awe inspiring at the same time.

Here's a fun TikTok I did.

Back on the road, and we learned that while Canadians drive fast, New Yorkers look at a speed limit sign and double the number. Talk about a living and breathing stereotype.

We left our old friend Interstate 90 to meander across the New York rural farming region, and we ended up at that museum known as the National Baseball Hall of Fame. This is something I wanted to see all of my life, and to capture my heroes from yesterday like this was sweet.

We wandered around town and caught a couple of innings of free baseball at the aptly-named Doubleday Field. Beautiful day, the sounds of the diamond, and expensive souvenirs. What a great day.

Tomorrow we hit the road for Freeport, Maine where we'll be doing research for a future book, and to visit the land of my father. That's a story for another time.

As always, you can follow our adventures via the hashtags #ccandjt and #bat2024.

Oh, right. That quote at the top of this post was something I whispered to some kids in baseball team gear as they were trotting through the Hall of Fame. They were happy and energetic, and they actually looked interested in the exhibits. But yeah, don't lose your dreams, kids. When you do lose them, you become adults.

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Queens, NY, Culinary and Sports Paradise 

Queens offers more than just a place to live; it's a culinary and sports paradise that will keep you entertained and intrigued. From the vibrant Little Italy in Astoria to the bustling Koreatown in Flushing to the culturally rich Jackson Heights, home to a large South Asian community, there's a world of amazing dining experiences to explore. For sports enthusiasts, the renowned Citi Field, the home stadium of the New York Mets baseball team, and the USTA National Tennis Center, the prestigious venue for the annual US Open, are just a stone's throw away, promising endless excitement and entertainment.

Citi Field

Citi Field in Queens is best known for hosting New York Mets baseball games. It's one of the places to visit while you're in Queens. Attending a game offers an exciting experience with classic ballpark snacks and an enthusiastic crowd. The stadium also offers behind-the-scenes tours, showcasing areas like the press box and batting cages. In addition to traditional food options, Citi Field provides diverse choices, including Shake Shack burgers and Mikkeller NYC craft beer. Visitors can explore the Mets Hall of Fame and Museum to learn about the team's history and legendary players. Apart from baseball, the stadium hosts concerts and special events such as charity runs and family fun days. Whether it's game day or not, Citi Field offers visitors a variety of entertainment options.

A powerful storm caused trees to topple in NYC

Heavy rain and strong winds caused numerous downed trees in New York City, leaving many residents without power. However, the prompt action of the crews, who began removing the trees early Thursday morning, reassured the residents that their power would be restored and streets would be open to traffic soon. This storm left streets littered with debris, and trees crashed down on cars, closing down streets and knocking out power for many. Due to the severe weather conditions, the New York City Parks Department received 95 reports of downed trees citywide. As of Thursday morning, about 3500 Bronx residents are without power, and in Westchester, nearly 10,000 customers are without power. Wind gusts also brought a tree down on another car on Manhattan's Upper West Side. Despite these challenges, the crews' prompt action instills confidence in the city's ability to recover swiftly.

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Cleveland East Pierhead Light

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Cleveland, OH

Today, Cleveland is known more for its basketball, football, and baseball teams and its Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum than for its contributions to the oil and iron industries, but it wasn’t always so. Cleveland’s proximity to huge supplies of coal and iron ore helped make it a leading steel producer, and by the late 1800s the Cuyahoga River had become a vital part of the city’s expanding industries as increasing numbers of oil refineries and chemical and steel plants sprang up along its banks.  The creation of an outer harbor at Cleveland began with the construction of a breakwater west of the entrance to the Cuyahoga River between 1876 and 1883. A similar breakwater was built on the eastern side of the river entrance starting in 1888. Three lights aiding navigation were built in Cleveland Harbor: West Pier, West Breakwater, and East Breakwater

     Two of the lighthouses, the Cleveland Harbor Main Entrance Lighthouse and the East Breakwater Lighthouse, were activated in 1911 on a pair of spurs that were extended into Lake Erie from the existing breakwaters. (When built, these lighthouses were known as East Pierhead Light and West Pierhead Light.) Before the extensions, a pair of lighthouses marked the ends of the breakwaters at the entrance to Cleveland Harbor and a third light marked the end of the west pier at the entrance to the Cuyahoga River.  Cleveland East Pierhead Light, also known as the Cleveland Harbor East Breakwater Lighthouse, located at the entrance to the Cleveland harbor at Wendy Park on the eastern breakwater pierhead was listed with the National Register of Historic Places on December 19, 1991.  This lighthouse is an active Coast Guard station and is therefore closed to the public.