HOF Inside Pitch: Satchel Paige Set Precedent for Negro League Recognition in Cooperstown

Satchel Paige's 1971 Induction Opened Doors in Cooperstown

The Hall of Fame election and induction of Satchel Paige changed the course of history. Click here to read more about the legendary hurler and his path to Cooperstown.

#Shortstops: ABCs vs. All-Stars

The Indianapolis ABCs were one of the top Black baseball teams of the early 20th century – and proved it by regularly defeating all-star teams. Click here to learn about a team that featured future Hall of Famer Ben Taylor and other pre-Negro Leagues icons.

#CardCorner: 1975 Topps José Cruz

José Cruz's career was a study in patience. But the late bloomer became an Astros legend with his all-around game. Click here to read more about Cruz, depicted here in his 1975 Topps card, in this week's #CardCorner.

Feb. 12, 2010: Frank Thomas wraps up Hall of Fame career

Eleven years ago this week, Frank Thomas officially hung up his cleats. He would soon earn a place in Cooperstown. Click here to read about Thomas' record-setting career.

HELP US PRESERVE BASEBALL HISTORY

Few managers won as consistently as Billy Southworth, who spent 25 seasons as a player and manager in the major leagues. Southworth's St. Louis Cardinals won 106, 105 and 105 games in succession from 1942 to 1944, marking the only time in history that a team has won 105 games or more in three straight seasons. St. Louis won three straight NL pennants and World Series titles in 1942 and 1944. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 2008. To learn more about Southworth and to help digitally preserve our collection of his photographs, click here.