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Hall Hierarchy Starting to Get it
A word about the abandonment of the Baseball Hall of Fame Veterans Committee as we knew it.
baseball hall of fame • veterans committee • mazeroski • selig • steinbrenner
A word about the abandonment of the Baseball Hall of Fame Veterans Committee as we knew it.
baseball hall of fame • veterans committee • mazeroski • selig • steinbrenner
Separating the Men from the Boys
A commentary on the possibilities of seeing future hall of famers while they are still in the minor leagues.
jason elder • lakewood blue claws • delmarva shorebirds • baseball hall of fame
A commentary on the possibilities of seeing future hall of famers while they are still in the minor leagues.
jason elder • lakewood blue claws • delmarva shorebirds • baseball hall of fame
Smith, Like Most Negro Leaguers, a Mystery
A profile of Hilton Lee Smith, the Negro League legend inducted into the Hall of Fame this week.
negro leagues • satchel paige • hilton lee smith • baseball hall of fame
A profile of Hilton Lee Smith, the Negro League legend inducted into the Hall of Fame this week.
negro leagues • satchel paige • hilton lee smith • baseball hall of fame
The Baseball Hall of Fame
The financial collapse of a New York town led one bright young man to found the Hall in the hopes of developing tourism. The idea succeeded beyond his wildest dreams
baseball hall of fame • baseball hall fame history • stephen clark • cooperstown new york • baseball cooperstown
The financial collapse of a New York town led one bright young man to found the Hall in the hopes of developing tourism. The idea succeeded beyond his wildest dreams
baseball hall of fame • baseball hall fame history • stephen clark • cooperstown new york • baseball cooperstown
The National Baseball Hall of Fame
To any baseball fan, devotee or fanatic this is the mecca of America's "national pastime." The best part - even non baseball enthusiasts will love it!
baseball • hall of fame • cooperstown • diversity of fans • sultan of swat
To any baseball fan, devotee or fanatic this is the mecca of America's "national pastime." The best part - even non baseball enthusiasts will love it!
baseball • hall of fame • cooperstown • diversity of fans • sultan of swat
The New Hall of Famers
A look at the the players elected to the Hall of Fame in 2001.
baseball • hall of fame • winfield • puckett • mazeroski
A look at the the players elected to the Hall of Fame in 2001.
baseball • hall of fame • winfield • puckett • mazeroski
Vintage Train Rides to Cooperstown New York
Family friendly vintage trains offer a touch of nostalgia for the golden era of rail travel while visiting a city famous for baseball, Cooperstown in Upstate New York,
vintage train tours • cooperstown ny • upstate new york • national baseball hall of fame • milford depot
Family friendly vintage trains offer a touch of nostalgia for the golden era of rail travel while visiting a city famous for baseball, Cooperstown in Upstate New York,
vintage train tours • cooperstown ny • upstate new york • national baseball hall of fame • milford depot
Albert Goodwill Spalding and the Mythic Origins of Baseball
Learn how one man helped create the creation of "America's Game."
baseball • abner doubleday • history of baseball • albert goodwill spalding • baseball hall of fame
Learn how one man helped create the creation of "America's Game."
baseball • abner doubleday • history of baseball • albert goodwill spalding • baseball hall of fame
And They Finished 17 Games Out
Many years ago, a Yankees team had four Hall of Famers. Their main rival that season was the Boston Red Sox, a team that had not four but FIVE Hall of Famers, but it was the Yankees who won the pennant and swept the Reds in the World Series while Boston finished a distant second, 17 games out of first place.
yankees • new york yankees • world series • baseball • hall of fame
Many years ago, a Yankees team had four Hall of Famers. Their main rival that season was the Boston Red Sox, a team that had not four but FIVE Hall of Famers, but it was the Yankees who won the pennant and swept the Reds in the World Series while Boston finished a distant second, 17 games out of first place.
yankees • new york yankees • world series • baseball • hall of fame
Baseball takes a stance - Bull Durham bites the dust
The National Baseball Hall of Fame has taken sides against pacifists Tim Robbins and Susan Sarandon. This is one war that definitely would have been better left unwaged.
baseball • hall of fame • dale petroskey • tim robbins • susan sarandon
The National Baseball Hall of Fame has taken sides against pacifists Tim Robbins and Susan Sarandon. This is one war that definitely would have been better left unwaged.
baseball • hall of fame • dale petroskey • tim robbins • susan sarandon
Bond's Churlishness No Surprise
Barry Bonds' refusal to turn over mementoes to baseball's Hall of Fame should come as no surprise, as he's only following his own track record.
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Barry Bonds' refusal to turn over mementoes to baseball's Hall of Fame should come as no surprise, as he's only following his own track record.
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Fred McGriff: A Hall of Famer?
A look at the statistics and overall career of slugger Fred McGriff
fred mcgriff • mlb • baseball hall-of-fame • hall-of-fame candidates • mlb hall-of-fame
A look at the statistics and overall career of slugger Fred McGriff
fred mcgriff • mlb • baseball hall-of-fame • hall-of-fame candidates • mlb hall-of-fame
Maddux Was One of The Best
Recent retiree Greg Maddux was perhaps the best pitcher of this era. His command, control, and cerebral approach to the position made him nearly unstoppable.
atlanta braves • chicago cubs • mlb pitchers • baseball hall of fame • cy young award winners
Recent retiree Greg Maddux was perhaps the best pitcher of this era. His command, control, and cerebral approach to the position made him nearly unstoppable.
atlanta braves • chicago cubs • mlb pitchers • baseball hall of fame • cy young award winners
MLB Stars: Ken Griffey Jr.
Ken Griffey Jr. has played his heart out for the Cincinnati Reds. And it still seems as if those fans do not appreciate all the things he has sacrificed for them.
ken griffey jr. • cincinatti reds • major league baseball • junior • the kid
Ken Griffey Jr. has played his heart out for the Cincinnati Reds. And it still seems as if those fans do not appreciate all the things he has sacrificed for them.
ken griffey jr. • cincinatti reds • major league baseball • junior • the kid
Thanks to Cable, Baseball is a Four Season Sport
The baseball offseason, and why it can be fun
baseball • buckner • 1986 world series • barrett • dave henderson
The baseball offseason, and why it can be fun
baseball • buckner • 1986 world series • barrett • dave henderson
Halls of Fame
locations of some sports halls of fame
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locations of some sports halls of fame
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Baseball's Top 10 Pitchers
The baseball world has gotten a lot tougher on pitchers since 1950. Shorter fences, lower mounds and bigger hitters make these greats so much more impressive.
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The baseball world has gotten a lot tougher on pitchers since 1950. Shorter fences, lower mounds and bigger hitters make these greats so much more impressive.
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Seven Active Hall of Fame Pitchers
Roger Clemens, Greg Maddux, Randy Johnson, Pedro Martinez, Tom Glavine, John Smoltz and Mariano Rivera will make Baseball's Hall of Fame in their first eligible year.
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Roger Clemens, Greg Maddux, Randy Johnson, Pedro Martinez, Tom Glavine, John Smoltz and Mariano Rivera will make Baseball's Hall of Fame in their first eligible year.
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2008 MLB Hall of Fame Candidates
In a year that doesn't feature any legitimate first time candidates, several veterans who just missed in the past few seasons have their best chances at Cooperstown yet.
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In a year that doesn't feature any legitimate first time candidates, several veterans who just missed in the past few seasons have their best chances at Cooperstown yet.
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A Whole Team that Belongs in the Hall
Why the New York Yankees deserve their own wing in the Baseball Hall of Fame.
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Why the New York Yankees deserve their own wing in the Baseball Hall of Fame.
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Baseball's 3,000 Hit Club
Getting to three grand on hit list is no easy feat. Here are the players that have already made it and the ones who will make it.
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Getting to three grand on hit list is no easy feat. Here are the players that have already made it and the ones who will make it.
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Baseball's Top 5 Pitchers
Here are the statistics and biographical sketches of the final five of the Top 10 MLB pitchers since 1950. These are some of the truly great MLB pitchers of all time.
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Here are the statistics and biographical sketches of the final five of the Top 10 MLB pitchers since 1950. These are some of the truly great MLB pitchers of all time.
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Connie Mack Biography
Biography of Connie Mack, a Hall of Fame baseball legend and record-breaking manager of the Philadelphia Athletics for 50 years
connie mack biography • philadelphia a's • connie mack baseball • baseball hall of fame • famous irish americans
Biography of Connie Mack, a Hall of Fame baseball legend and record-breaking manager of the Philadelphia Athletics for 50 years
connie mack biography • philadelphia a's • connie mack baseball • baseball hall of fame • famous irish americans
Jackie Robinson's Enduring Legacy
Jackie Robinson's life after baseball was marked by great efforts and great honors. He and Babe Ruth are the most important ballplayers of all time.
jackie robinson • 60th anniversary • jackie robinson day • civil rights movement • april 15
Jackie Robinson's life after baseball was marked by great efforts and great honors. He and Babe Ruth are the most important ballplayers of all time.
jackie robinson • 60th anniversary • jackie robinson day • civil rights movement • april 15
Lots More Great Baseball Nicknames
Here are ten more of the best nicknames, courtesy of our National Pastime; Major League Baseball.
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Here are ten more of the best nicknames, courtesy of our National Pastime; Major League Baseball.
great baseball nicknames • baseball nicknames • best baseball nicknames • mr. october • reggie jackson
Rickey Henderson a Certain Hall of Famer
Rickey Henderson will be named to the Hall of Fame when results are announced in January. Jim Rice, Andre Dawson and Bert Blyleven may get passed over again, though.
rickey henderson • rickey henderson hall of fame • baseball hall of fame • first ballot hall of fame • 2009 hall of fame candidates
Rickey Henderson will be named to the Hall of Fame when results are announced in January. Jim Rice, Andre Dawson and Bert Blyleven may get passed over again, though.
rickey henderson • rickey henderson hall of fame • baseball hall of fame • first ballot hall of fame • 2009 hall of fame candidates
The 1927 New York Yankees
According to many, this was the greatest team in baseball history. Here is a brief summary of the players that led the team to eternal greatness.
1927 new york yankees • new york yankees • murderers row • best baseball team ever • best baseball team
According to many, this was the greatest team in baseball history. Here is a brief summary of the players that led the team to eternal greatness.
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The 1928 Philadelphia Athletics
The lineup card for the 1928 Philadelphia Athletics reads like the player's directory to the Baseball Hall of Fame. So why did they finish in second place?
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The lineup card for the 1928 Philadelphia Athletics reads like the player's directory to the Baseball Hall of Fame. So why did they finish in second place?
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The Great Rube Foster
Andrew 'Rube' Foster was a legendary pitcher and a great businessman. He used his arm and his brains to build and maintain the first successful Negro League teams.
negro league baseball • the negro leagues • rube foster • founder of negro league baseball • baseball hall of fame
Andrew 'Rube' Foster was a legendary pitcher and a great businessman. He used his arm and his brains to build and maintain the first successful Negro League teams.
negro league baseball • the negro leagues • rube foster • founder of negro league baseball • baseball hall of fame
The Top 10 Baseball Teams of All Time
Many great teams have come and gone over the past 140 years of major league baseball. Here is our list of the ten best baseball teams of all time.
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Many great teams have come and gone over the past 140 years of major league baseball. Here is our list of the ten best baseball teams of all time.
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Who Was Cy Young?
Cy Young was so good that Major League Baseball named its annual award for the best pitcher in the game after him.
cy young • cy young award • who was cy young • the best pitcher in baseball • the winningest pitcher in baseball
Cy Young was so good that Major League Baseball named its annual award for the best pitcher in the game after him.
cy young • cy young award • who was cy young • the best pitcher in baseball • the winningest pitcher in baseball
If Puckett is in, Where is Mattingly?
A comparison of Don Mattingly and Kirby Puckett, and why both (not just one) should be in the Hall of Fame.
baseball • mattingly • puckett • yankees • twins
A comparison of Don Mattingly and Kirby Puckett, and why both (not just one) should be in the Hall of Fame.
baseball • mattingly • puckett • yankees • twins
Charlie's Hustle
Pete Rose comes clean in an attempt to rescue his chances of admission to Baseball's Hall of Fame
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Pete Rose comes clean in an attempt to rescue his chances of admission to Baseball's Hall of Fame
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Curt Schilling is a Hall of Famer
While some may question his worthiness for the Hall of Fame, a close look at his career reveals that Curt Schilling is well qualified for admission to Cooperstown.
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While some may question his worthiness for the Hall of Fame, a close look at his career reveals that Curt Schilling is well qualified for admission to Cooperstown.
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The Dodgers Hall Of Fame
From Dazzy Vance in the 1920s to Mike Piazza in the 1990s, the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers have had a plethora of great players. Here are the eleven best of all time.
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From Dazzy Vance in the 1920s to Mike Piazza in the 1990s, the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers have had a plethora of great players. Here are the eleven best of all time.
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2008 Hall of Fame Hopefuls
Perhaps the time has finally come for three players who dominated at their respective positions in the 1970s and 1980s: Goose Gossage, Andre Dawson and Jim Rice.
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Perhaps the time has finally come for three players who dominated at their respective positions in the 1970s and 1980s: Goose Gossage, Andre Dawson and Jim Rice.
2008 hall of fame vote • 2008 hall of fame candidates • 2008 hall of fame voting results • 2008 hall of fame jim rice • hall of fame andre dawson
Oscar Charleston and U.S. - Numbers, Names, Dates and Places
Oscar Charleston, one of the all time great baseball players, played in the Negro baseball leagues that existed from roughly 1915 to the late 1950s. Certain numbers, names, dates, and places in his life synchronize remarkably well with certain numbers, names, dates and places of events in African American and United States History. Here is his story told with little embellishment. His life speaks for itself.
oscar charleston • baseball • negro league • negro • black
Oscar Charleston, one of the all time great baseball players, played in the Negro baseball leagues that existed from roughly 1915 to the late 1950s. Certain numbers, names, dates, and places in his life synchronize remarkably well with certain numbers, names, dates and places of events in African American and United States History. Here is his story told with little embellishment. His life speaks for itself.
oscar charleston • baseball • negro league • negro • black
A New Griffey in Cincinnati
Griffey's return to Cincinnati marks a positive turn for the game.
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Griffey's return to Cincinnati marks a positive turn for the game.
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Bonds, McGwire Face Reality
While Cal Ripken and Tony Gwynn celebrate at Cooperstown, two other baseball stars are watching their Hall of Fame hopes fade.
barry bonds • mark mcgwire • baseball • oakland a's • st. louis cardinals
While Cal Ripken and Tony Gwynn celebrate at Cooperstown, two other baseball stars are watching their Hall of Fame hopes fade.
barry bonds • mark mcgwire • baseball • oakland a's • st. louis cardinals
Mickey Mantle: Yankee Legend
A look into the life, times and death of one of the greatest baseball players of all time.
mickey mantle • the new york yankees • baseball hero • world series • major league baseball
A look into the life, times and death of one of the greatest baseball players of all time.
mickey mantle • the new york yankees • baseball hero • world series • major league baseball
Mighty Ruth (Et Al) Struck Out
Carl Hubbell's pitching feat against five future Hall of Famers beginning with Ruth and Gehrig helped make the All Star game the midsummer classic.
all star game • greatest baseball players • carl hubbell • babe ruth • lou gehrig
Carl Hubbell's pitching feat against five future Hall of Famers beginning with Ruth and Gehrig helped make the All Star game the midsummer classic.
all star game • greatest baseball players • carl hubbell • babe ruth • lou gehrig
The Sacrifice of Shoeless Joe
Banning eight "Black Sox," including the immortal Joe Jackson, helped save baseball regardless of the still disputed innocence or guilt of the accused.
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Banning eight "Black Sox," including the immortal Joe Jackson, helped save baseball regardless of the still disputed innocence or guilt of the accused.
sports scandals • black sox • baseball history • shoeless joe jackson • kenesaw mountain landis
Veterans Committee Becoming a Joke
A criticism of the Baseball Hall of Fame for allowing the Veterans Committee to elect non-deserving players into the Hall.
mazeroski • veterans committee • gallego • hall of fame • pete rose
A criticism of the Baseball Hall of Fame for allowing the Veterans Committee to elect non-deserving players into the Hall.
mazeroski • veterans committee • gallego • hall of fame • pete rose
Will Baseball Blackball Bonds?
Barry Bonds needs but 23 homers to tie Hank Aaron's all-time records- yet the game, the times and his body are all telling him his day is past.
mark • mcgwire • mlb • selig • aaron
Barry Bonds needs but 23 homers to tie Hank Aaron's all-time records- yet the game, the times and his body are all telling him his day is past.
mark • mcgwire • mlb • selig • aaron
A Weekend Drive into History
Why I'm disappointed in myself for only having been to Cooperstown once in my (albeit short) life.
cooperstown • hall of fame • hotels • a weekend drive into history • a baseball historian
Why I'm disappointed in myself for only having been to Cooperstown once in my (albeit short) life.
cooperstown • hall of fame • hotels • a weekend drive into history • a baseball historian
Baseball Writers Not Always Fair
Why the Baseball Writers should read their job description a little bit more carefully before they cast ballots on Hall of Fame candidates.
rickey henderson • hall of fame voters • tradition
Why the Baseball Writers should read their job description a little bit more carefully before they cast ballots on Hall of Fame candidates.
rickey henderson • hall of fame voters • tradition
Baseball's All-Time Greatest
A fan's picks for greatest baseball players of the 1900s in the National and American Leagues - Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb, Willie Mays, Cy Young, Lou Gehrig, Nolan Ryan and more
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A fan's picks for greatest baseball players of the 1900s in the National and American Leagues - Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb, Willie Mays, Cy Young, Lou Gehrig, Nolan Ryan and more
baseball greats • all-time stars • best hitters • best pitchers • baseball records
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