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Discover baseball history at the Hall of Fame. This site guides you through the great stories of baseball, stretching from the earliest days and giving perspective to today's game.

Baseball History

Traditions of the game and legendary greats

Before A League of Their Own

A baseball exhibit led to a hit film

Ted Williams Looks Back

The Red Sox legend sat down with Hall of Fame in 2000.

Remembering Jackie

April 15 - Jackie Robinson Day

Before A League of Their Own

A baseball exhibit led to a hit film

Ted Williams Looks Back

The Red Sox legend sat down with Hall of Fame in 2000.

Remembering Jackie

April 15 - Jackie Robinson Day

Archive and Collection

Treasures in the Hall of Fame's collection

The Wendell Smith Papers

The sportswriter behind the integration of baseball.

The Wendell Smith Papers

The sportswriter behind the integration of baseball.

Award Winners

Three awards help you discover people honored in Cooperstown for their outstanding contributions to the game.

Ford C. Frick Award

For broadcasters' contributions to baseball.

BBWAA Career Excellence Award

For meritorious contributions to baseball writing.

Buck O'Neil Award

For lifetime achievement.

Ford C. Frick Award

For broadcasters' contributions to baseball.

BBWAA Career Excellence Award

For meritorious contributions to baseball writing.

Buck O'Neil Award

For lifetime achievement.

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The Museum

Where baseball stories are shared and cherished memories are created.

The Museum

Where baseball stories are shared and cherished memories are created.