Hall of Famer Leo Durocher Was a Winner -- As a Player and Manager

Trophy Baseballs Tell Story of Pioneer Gerrit Smith Miller

Gerrit Smith Miller was a dominant 19th century pitcher who also achieved success in football and farming. Click here to read more about the trophy baseballs in the Hall of Fame's collection that document his prowess on diamonds only a few miles from Cooperstown.

Snake on the Diamond

Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Kenny Stabler was once a highly-touted pitching prospect and was drafted by major league teams three times. Click here to read more about Stabler's days as a University of Alabama pitcher as part of the Hall of Fame's Baseball History series.

#CardCorner: 1957 Topps Lindy McDaniel

Lindy McDaniel, who recorded 141 wins and 174 saves over his 21-year career, helped build the blueprint for the modern reliever. Click here to learn about McDaniel's passion on and off the field in this week's #CardCorner.

May 5, 1925: Ty Cobb proves his power with three-homer game

Ninety-six years ago this week, Ty Cobb showed his talent played in any era by hitting three home runs in a game against the St. Louis Browns. Click here to read more about Cobb's record-setting day.

HELP US PRESERVE BASEBALL HISTORY

Over 24 years as a skipper for the Brooklyn Dodgers, New York Giants, Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros, Leo Durocher won 2,008 total games, three National League pennants and a World Series title.

A three-time All-Star shortstop who played 17 seasons in the big leagues, Durocher was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1994.

To learn more about Durocher and to help us to digitally preserve our collection of his photographs, click here.