Baseball Hall of Fame

COOPERSTOWN, NY – Several artifacts featured in the new motion picture release ‘42’ have arrived in Cooperstown at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum and will be featured in a new exhibit to open in July to pay tribute to the film’s portrayal of Jackie Robinson in breaking baseball’s color barrier in 1947.

After celebrating Jackie Robinson’s singular legacy at the movies with the new Legendary Pictures release "42," you can go behind the scenes to learn about Robinson’s lasting impact on American culture at his spiritual home in Cooperstown.

On this day in sports history 1936, the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown announced its very first induction class. Among the legends going into the hall (which would not even be constructed for another two years) were: BABE RUTH: "The Sultan of Swat" was inducted with 95...

The National Pastime’s hometown will once again be the backdrop for the best weekend of the baseball year as Cooperstown hosts Hall of Fame Weekend 2013, July 26-29, featuring the induction of three Pre-Integration Era Committee electees and the return of Hall of Fame members, along with the Awards Presentation and special programs for families and fans of all ages.

A winning candidate did not emerge from the Hall of Fame balloting conducted by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America and verified by Ernst & Young. There were 569 ballots cast, the third highest total in the history of the voting, but none of the 37 candidates in the 2013 vote gained mention on the required 75 percent for election to the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

Paul Hagen has won the J.G. Taylor Spink award, the National Baseball Hall of Fame announced Tuesday. The award that is presented annually to a sportswriter for meritorious contributions to baseball writing.

The National Baseball Hall of Fame announced Monday that umpire Hank O’Day, Yankees owner Jacob Ruppert and 19th century catcher/third baseman Deacon White have been elected to the Hall of Fame by the Pre-integration Era Committee.

1. Although this player only wore the Yankees ball cap for four and a half season. This Hall of Fame made his mark with the team and made it quick. He was traded to the Yankees in exchange for five players -- Tim Birtsas, Jay Howell, Stan Javier, Eric Plunk, Jose Rijo...

The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown will collaborate with the Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society and the Taylor Hooton Foundation to commission a national survey that will measure public understanding on the use of appearance and performance-enhancing substances, including anabolic steroids, among young people.