Word from Cooperstown: Paige's 1971 Induction Changed History

Fifty years ago, on Aug. 9, 1971, Satchel Paige was inducted into the Hall of Fame, becoming the first player inducted based solely on time spent in the Negro Leagues. Click here to read more about Paige's historic induction.

Latest Hall of Fame Connections episode features Miguel Cabrera

The seventh episode of Hall of Fame Connections is out now. Titled "From a Silver Crown to a Triple Crown", the episode connects the silver crown Babe Ruth was awarded after his 59-homer season in 1921 to Miguel Cabrera's 2012 Triple Crown season. Click here to watch the full episode.

#CardCorner: 1968 Topps Lee May

Over 18 seasons, Lee May accumulated 354 homers and 1,244 RBI, establishing himself as one of the great power hitters of his era. Click here to learn more about May in this week's #CardCorner.

Aug. 20, 1989: White Sox retire Baines' No. 3

Thirty-two years ago this week, Harold Baines' No. 3 was retired by the Chicago White Sox while he was still an active player with the Texas Rangers. Click here to read more about Baines' special day in Chicago.

HELP US PRESERVE BASEBALL HISTORY

Julie Croteau is the first woman to play men’s NCAA baseball, one of two women to have played in MLB-sanctioned leagues and a multiple gold medal-winning coach. She even appeared in "A League of Their Own."
Support the conservation of this trailblazer’s mitt. Click here to help preserve this piece of baseball history.