Inside Pitch: Opening Day, Ray Dandridge and Willie Hernández

From the offices of the Baseball Hall of Fame

Randy Johnson to help Museum Celebrate Opening Day 2023

Join Randy Johnson at the Hall of Fame on March 30 for an Opening Day Watch Party! Randy will be in town to open his new photo exhibit at the Fenimore Art Museum. Participants in the Hall of Fame's Membership Program can reserve seats for the Watch Party now. Click here for more information.

Jimmy Claxton blazed trails through baseball cards

Jimmy Claxton's career in the Pacific Coast League was brief. But through a bit of good timing, Claxton became the first Black player to appear on an American baseball card. Click here to read more about Claxton's remarkable journey.

#CardCorner: 1987 Topps Willie Hernández

Willie Hernández led the Tigers to the 1984 World Series title, earning American League Cy Young and MVP honors that year for his work out of the bullpen. Click here to read more about the durable lefty reliever in this week's #CardCorner.

March 3, 1987:  Ray Dandridge earns rightful place in Hall of Fame

Ray Dandridge starred in the Negro National League and Mexican League en route to the Hall of Fame. Thirty-six years ago this week, Dandridge learned he had finally secured his place in Cooperstown. Click here to read more about the legendary third baseman.