HOF Chatter: From Jim Thorpe's Legacy Included His Impact On The National Pasttime

From the offices of The Baseball Hall of Fame

#GOINGDEEP: THE LEGEND OF JIM THORPE

Pulitzer Prize winning author David Maraniss visited Cooperstown this summer to speak about his latest book "Path Lit by Lightning: The Life of Jim Thorpe." Maraniss discussed Thorpe's baseball career and his struggles with the curveball, in addition to his other athletic pursuits and post-sports life. Click here to read more about Thorpe.

#ShortStops: Doggone Delicious

The hot dog, now known as an iconic ballpark snack, didn't enter the scene until the late 1800s, and it didn't exactly look the same as it does today. The Museum's collection includes an early stadium vendor's hot dog bucket. Click here to read more about the hot dog's evolution from a boiling hot frankfurter to today's stadium favorite

#CardCorner: 1990 Topps Tom Candiotti

Nearly on his way out of baseball, Tom Candiotti harnessed a knuckleball into nine 200-inning seasons and a reputation as one of the most successful hurlers in the game. Click here to read more about the right hander's 16 years in the big leagues.

Oct. 26, 2000: Jeter Named World Series MVP While Capturing Third Ring

Twenty-two years ago this week, Derek Jeter was named World Series MVP as the Yankees won a third consecutive title. Click here to read more about the Hall of Fame shortstop's record-tying performance.