Sutter Opened The Door To Cooperstown To The Career Reliever

From the offices of the Baseball Hall of Fame/Cooperstown

JAN. 10, 2006: SUTTER'S ELECTION SETS NEW HALL OF FAME STANDARD

Seventeen years ago this week, Bruce Sutter became the fourth relief pitcher elected to Cooperstown. He appeared in all 661 of his big league games as a reliever, becoming the first pitcher elected to the Hall of Fame who never started a game. Click here to read more about the Hall of Famer's career.

#Shortstops: Bat for a Cause

Americans detained as prisoners of war during World War II created baseball equipment out of whatever materials they could find. A wooden bat carved from a tree branch and used in Germany is preserved in the Museum's collection. Click here to read more about the story behind the bat. 

#CardCorner: 1986 Fleer Al Holland

Undrafted after finishing college, Al Holland's simple approach to pitching led to a 10-year big league career. He pitched for five teams and appeared in 384 games as a major leaguer. Click here to read more about the southpaw. 

Hughes, Lowe to be Honored Hall of Fame Weekend