HOF Chatter: Mexican Movement Brought Antitrust Laws To Forefront

GARDELLA'S LAWSUIT PUSHED BASEBALL'S LABOR BOUNDARIES

In the 1940s, the actions of Danny Gardella and 21 other MLB players who jumped to the Mexican League spotlighted MLB's relationship with antitrust laws. The story of Gardella’s battle with baseball is told through documents in the Hall of Fame Library. Click here to read more about Gardella.

World Series champion Ian Anderson visits Cooperstown

Fresh off his 2021 World Series title, Braves right-hander Ian Anderson, a native of Clifton Park, N.Y., visited the Hall of Fame on Dec. 16. Anderson's cap from Game 3 of the Fall Classic is now on display in the Museum. Click here to read more about Anderson's visit.

#CardCorner: 1973 Topps Chris Chambliss

When they acquired Chris Chambliss from the Indians in 1974, the Yankees got a first baseman who would be the foundation of a new dynasty in New York. Click here to read more about Chambliss in this week's #CardCorner.

Jan. 5, 1993: Reggie Jackson elected to the Hall of Fame

Twenty-nine years ago this week, Reggie Jackson was elected to the Hall of Fame with 93.6 percent of the vote in his first year on the BBWAA ballot. Jackson was the only candidate on the ballot to gain election in 1993. Click here to read the full story.

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