Jackie Robinson in his right-handed swing wearing a plain uniform. (National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum)
The signature that changed baseball forever: On this date in 1947, Jackie Robinson signed his first National League contract with the Dodgers.
He would make his historic debut with Brooklyn five days later. ow.ly/HQxn50YGZzj
Diamonds are forever... especially in Cooperstown.
The Dodgers’ World Series ring has arrived at the Hall of Fame!
Black and white head and shoulders portrait of Davey Lopes in a home Dodgers uniform. (National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum)
The Hall of Fame remembers Davey Lopes, who passed away Wednesday at the age of 80.
Manning second base for one of the most famous infields in history, the Dodgers captain and four-time All-Star helped the club win four NL pennants and the 1981 World Series title.
Posed portrait of Gary Carter in a powder blue Expos jersey. (National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum)
Posed portrait of Gary Carter in a blue Mets jersey with a bat over his right shoulder. (National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum)
Known for his clutch hitting and rock-solid defense, Gary Carter was much more than his impressive statistics.
His leadership and tireless work ethic earned him the respect of teammates and competitors alike.
The Kid was born #OTD in 1954.
“I never wanted them to forget Babe Ruth. I just wanted them to remember Henry Aaron.” 7️⃣1️⃣5️⃣
Jo Adell is donating his glove from Saturday’s Angels victory to the Hall of Fame.
When a game becomes The Game…
Cooperstown comes calling.
Join us in wishing Adrian Beltré a happy 47th birthday!
Just don’t try to put a birthday hat on his head.
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On Saturday, September 19, Carlos Beltrán will be inducted to the Mets Hall of Fame and have his number 15 retired.
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Roberto Clemente-inspired collage, including his number 21 Pirates jersey, cap, bat, cards and ticket from the game of his 3,000th game. (Milo Stewart Jr./National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum)
“I would like to be remembered as a ballplayer who gave all he had to give.”
The @pirates.com retired Roberto Clemente’s No. 21 on this date in 1973, and The Great One continues to inspire millions around the world.
Black and white photograph of an advertisement for the Negro Leagues East-West game at Yankee Stadium in 1948. A photograph of Lucious Easter is on the right side of the advertisement as an example of one of the players that will be seen.
Delivering (Luke) Easter greetings from Cooperstown 💐
Hank Aaron follows through on his right-handed swing wearing a blue Braves uniform. (Cliff Boutelle/National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum)
The first home run of the 1974 season was an especially historic one.
When Hank Aaron went deep on Opening Day 52 years ago, he tied Babe Ruth atop baseball’s all-time list with 714 homers. ow.ly/KZI250YE6tC
Scott Rolen raises his arms in celebration of the St. Louis Cardinals winning the 2006 World Series. (Rich Pilling/MLB Photos)
Help us wish Hall of Famer Scott Rolen a happy 51st birthday!
The eight-time Gold Glove Award winner handled the hot corner with ease, never playing a single inning at a position other than third base.
Maz always with us 🖤💛
Would you happen to know another 19-year-old KG?
In one of the most anticipated debuts of the era, Ken Griffey Jr. played in his first Mariners game #OTD in 1989.
The 19-year old doubled in his first at-bat, launching a journey that would take him to Cooperstown. ow.ly/EN6I50YCOvs
Pitching portrait of Lefty Gomez taken underneath his right foot, which is raised as he initiates his throwing motion. (National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum)
“When Neil Armstrong first set foot on the moon, he and all the space scientists were puzzled by an unidentifiable white object. I knew immediately what it was. That was a home run ball hit off me in 1937 by Jimmie Foxx.” – Lefty Gomez
Posed portrait of Phil Niekro wearing a road Braves uniform. (Louis Requena/MLB)
When his knuckleball fluttered, hitters shuddered.
Phil Niekro was born #OTD in 1939 and only got better with age, earning a record 121 wins after turning 40.
Cy Young wearing a Boston Americans uniform and standing in his right-handed pitching stance, circa 1905. (National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum)
Denton True Young was born on this date in 1867, but the baseball world knows him best as Cy.
More than a century after his final game, the man whose name is synonymous with pitching greatness still sits atop the leaderboards with 511 victories and 749 complete games.
Portrait of Effa Manley wearing a wide-brimmed hat and gloves. (Larry Hogan/National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum)
Effa Manley knew how much a ballclub meant to its community, using her position as owner of the Newark Eagles to empower her players and advance civil rights causes.
The first woman elected to the Hall of Fame was born #OTD in 1897.
Hall of Famer Johnny Bench, center, acknowledges fans during an Opening Day ceremony in Cincinnati. (Jeffrey Dean/MLB Photos)
Hall of Famer Johnny Bench embraces Eugenio Suárez. (Jeffrey Dean/MLB Photos)
Heeeere's Johnny!
Tom Seaver smiles as he stands in front of his Hall of Fame plaque. (National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum)
Few players embraced the beginning of a new season like Tom Seaver, whose 16 Opening Day starts are a major league record.
This summer in Cooperstown, we’ll share The Franchise’s collection with baseball fans from around the world. ow.ly/phs150YzaBg
The Cincinnati Reds line up for Opening Day introductions and look skyward during a military flyover in 2019. (Alex Trautwig/MLB Photos)
0-0. The moment when our minds wander, our hearts race and anything is possible.
Time begins on Opening Day. ow.ly/RS0W50Yz9Jz
Portrait of Tom Glavine wearing a Hall of Fame cap and jersey. (Milo Stewart Jr./National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum)
Join us in wishing Hall of Famer and Braves legend Tom Glavine a happy 60th birthday!
Posed portrait of George Sisler in a St. Louis uniform as he leans on a bat underneath his right shoulder. (National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum)
George Sisler hit .340 over 15 big league seasons, and his 719 hits from 1920-22 are the most ever in a three-year span.
The Hall of Fame first baseman was born #OTD in 1893.
Andy Brown paints an outdoor scene of the Hall of Fame exterior on a sidewalk easel. (Milo Stewart Jr./National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum)
Andy Brown paints inside the Hall of Fame Plaque Gallery. (Milo Stewart Jr./National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum)
Andy Brown poses with his painting of Daikin Park in Houston as created during Team Great Britain's pool play in the World Baseball Classic. (Milo Stewart Jr./National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum)
You may have spotted @andybisanartist.bsky.social setting the scene in Houston during the World Baseball Classic.
On a picture perfect day in Cooperstown, he donated his original work to the Museum and created two more masterpieces.
Batting portrait of Roberto Clemente in his right-handed stance. (National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum)
Months after his tragic passing, Roberto Clemente was elected to the Hall of Fame #OTD in 1973.
The momentous day, clouded by sadness, made The Great One the first Latin American player enshrined in Cooperstown. ow.ly/135P50YwMR1
Vinnie Pasquantino, left, embraces Francisco Cervelli after a game. (Rob Tringali/WBCI/MLB Photos)
Hall of Famer Andruw Jones, right, poses for a photograph with his son Druw in matching Netherlands uniforms. (Michael Mooney/MLB Photos)
Additional donations from the 2026 WBC include:
🇮🇹 Cap worn by Francisco Cervelli
🇮🇹 Bat used by Vinnie Pasquantino, including in his three-home run game
🇳🇱 Dugout lineup card from Team Netherlands’ first game in the WBC with Hall of Famer Andruw Jones as manager and son Druw in the lineup
Daniel Palencia poses with his yellow, blue and red accented game-used cleats, which include artwork of an oversized mango nestled between two tree branches.
It’s a moment that will be replayed forever in Venezuela.
The cleats Daniel Palencia wore to close out the World Baseball Classic championship game – inspired by the Monumento al Mango in San Carlos – will be preserved at the Hall of Fame.
Omar López stands in his office and holds his blue Team Venezuela cap. The flag of Venezuela is draped across his shoulders.
Capping off a masterful managerial performance.
Omar López’s cap is Cooperstown-bound after securing Team Venezuela’s first World Baseball Classic title!
