Nearly every defining chapter of American history has a parallel on the diamond, and baseball continues to reflect the nation back to itself.
Stream “Baseball: Echoes from the Bleachers” on the @PBS app and check your local listings: pbs.org/tv_schedules
Join us in Cooperstown this Wednesday, Oct. 28, for a screening of “Called Up: The Emmett Ashford Story.”
Learn more about the first Black umpire in AL/NL history: ow.ly/Atf05101wy1
ALT Emmett Ashford stands over his left leg as he makes an animated gesture to call a runner out. (National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum)
Jeff Bagwell’s 1994 season was cut short twice, but his dominance was undeniable.
He was named the unanimous National League Most Valuable Player following a campaign that saw him produce 39 homers, 116 RBI and a .750 slugging percentage. ow.ly/qFai5101wu4
ALT Jeff Bagwell, wearing a road Houston uniform, follows through on his right-handed swing. (Rich Pilling/MLB Photos)
Ralph Kiner led the National League in home runs in each of his first seven seasons – a record not matched before or since in the Senior Circuit.
The Hall of Famer and @Pirates slugger was born #OTD in 1922.
ALT Ralph Kiner wearing a Pittsburgh uniform and seated in the dugout, circa 1949. (National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum)
Two future Hall of Famers on the mound for a winner-take-all World Series matchup is as good as it gets.
Jack Morris and John Smoltz joined The Road to Cooperstown podcast to share their sides of the story from a legendary Game 7 showdown.
Forty years ago today, the @Mets secured their second championship in franchise history.
The final out ball of the 1986 World Series, on loan to the Museum from Travis Kadish, is one of many new artifacts on display in our Autumn Glory exhibit. ow.ly/QKPc5101jEH
ALT 1986 World Series
New York Mets defeat Boston Red Sox, 4-3
In the top of the ninth of Game 7, New York closer Jesse Orosco induced the first two outs of the inning with a pop fly and a ground out. The hurler then threw this ball to strike out Red Sox batter Marty Barrett and win the second world championship for the Mets franchise.
Loaned by Travis Kadish
The Hall of Fame’s new First in Class curriculum brings the educational experience of Cooperstown to students across the country.
Every participating child will receive a custom commemorative education ring produced by @TheChampionsCo. ow.ly/yoRA51014Il
Roland Hemond began his baseball career as a stadium sweeper in Hartford, Conn. Decades later, he would be known as one of the most respected executives in the game.
The second recipient of the Buck O’Neil Lifetime Achievement Award was born #OTD in 1929.
ALT Roland Hemond speaks from a Hall of Fame lectern during the 2011 Awards Presentation. (Milo Stewart Jr./National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum)
Baseball was a real family affair for the MacPhails. To this day, Larry and Lee remain the only father-son duo to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Lee, who helped build the 1960s @Orioles and was later the president of the American League, was born #OTD in 1917.
ALT Larry and Lee MacPhail pose together for a portrait. (National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum)
This time last year, Cooper Pratt was a Double-A prospect visiting the Hall of Fame for the first time.
The @Brewers shortstop and Game 2 hero must have taken some October inspiration from Robin Yount!
ALT Cooper Pratt stands in front of the Hall of Fame plaque of Robin Yount. (Hailey Marx/National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum)
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Selected by the Blue Jays in the 1981 Rule 5 Draft, Jim Gott transitioned from starting pitcher to reliever with the Pirates and became a successful set-up man and stopper.
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ALT Front of 1988 Topps card showing Jim Gott in a Pirates uniform. (Topps baseball card photographed by Milo Stewart Jr./National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum)
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ALT World Series apparel and collectibles include long sleeve tees, adjustable caps with World Series patches, pin sets, replica ticket collections and more. Free shipping on orders over $26.
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Jim Bunning earned his first of 224 career victories against Washington – a city he would come to know well as a member of the House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate.
The Hall of Fame pitcher was born in Southgate, Ky. #OTD in 1931.
ALT Portrait of Jim Bunning wearing a Tigers uniform. (National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum)
Thirty-three years ago today, Joe Carter touched ’em all.
The @BlueJays slugger’s cleats and bat from that day are preserved in Cooperstown.
ALT Two-panel image: Cleats and bat used by Joe Carter on Oct. 23, 1993, during Game 6 of the World Series. (Milo Stewart Jr./National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum)