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100 Years Ago A Kid From Baltimore Hit 1st of 15 World Series Home Runs

#SHORTSTOPS: RUTH'S FIRST SCORE

Babe Ruth ended his career with a then-record 15 World Series home runs. 100 years ago, in a matchup against the Giants, the legendary Yankees slugger connected for his first Fall Classic homer. A scorecard from that game is preserved in Cooperstown. Click here to read more about the Great Bambino's first World Series blast.

2022 Ford C. Frick Award ballot features eight legendary voices

The eight finalists for the 2022 Ford C. Frick Award are Pat Flanagan, Jack Graney, Waite Hoyt, France Laux, Rosey Rowswell, Hal Totten, Ty Tyson and Bert Wilson. The winner of the Frick Award will be announced on Dec. 8 at baseball’s Winter Meetings. Click here to read more about this year's finalists.

#CardCorner: 1978 Topps Willie Randolph

Willie Randolph played in more games at second base than any other Yankees player and captured two World Series rings in the process. Click here to read more about the former Yankee captain in this week's #CardCorner.

Oct. 20, 1964: Schoendienst's promotion ignited Cardinals' dynasty

Following 15 years in the organization as a player, Red Schoendienst was named manager of the Cardinals 57 years ago this week. Click here to read more about Schoendienst's journey to the role of St. Louis skipper.

Hall of Fame featured in Peter Greenber’s “Eye on Travel”

A new episode of Eye on Travel podcast, hosted by CBS News' Peter Greenberg, originates from the Hall of Fame.

The episode covers all things baseball and Cooperstown, featuring interviews with Hall of Famers Ozzie Smith and Trevor Hoffman, Hall of Fame Chairman Jane Forbes Clark and Vice President of Exhibitions and Collections Erik Strohl.

Click here to listen to the full episode.