Cooperstown Chatter: Adam Jones Reflectes on HOF Black Baseball Initiative

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ADAM JONES REFLECTS ON CAREER, HALL OF FAME BLACK BASEBALL INITIATIVE

A five-time All-Star and four-time Gold Glove Award winner, Adam Jones is now serving as an advisor to the Hall of Fame’s Black Baseball Initiative. Click here to read more about how he is using his experiences on the diamond and curiosity off it to improve the future of the game.

Virtual Voices of the Game: Larry Lester

Join us on Thursday, Feb. 16 at 1 p.m. ET for a Virtual Voices of the Game program with author and historian Larry Lester, who will discuss his role as a guest curator on the Hall of Fame’s Black Baseball Initiative, along with his donation of many recorded interviews with significant Black baseball figures. Click here to register for this free program. 

#CardCorner: 1985 Topps Joaquín Andújar

Before, during and after games, pitcher Joaquín Andújar always seemed to be at the center of the action. In 13 seasons, the righty was named to four All-Star teams. Click here to read more about the subject of this week's #CardCorner.

Feb. 15, 1980:  Perry returns to Rangers in pursuit of 300th win

Forty-three years ago this week, Gaylord Perry began his second stint with the Rangers. The 41-year-old was 21 victories away from his 300th career win. Click here to read more about the Hall of Famer's time in Texas.