HOF Inside Pitch: Steve Carlton, 1971 Pirates and Camilo Pascual

SEPT. 23, 1983: CARLTON RECORDS 300TH WIN DURING HISTORIC SEASON

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Thirty-eight years ago this week, Steve Carlton reached the pinnacle of his career, recording his 300th win as the Phillies topped the Cardinals 6-2 at Busch Stadium. Click here to read more about the left-hander's milestone victory.

Latest Hall of Fame Connections episode features Jim Thorpe & Jackie Robinson

The 12th episode of Hall of Fame Connections, titled From Jim Thorpe to Jackie Robinson, connects multi-sport athletic sensation Jim Thorpe to the legendary Jackie Robinson. Click here to watch the full episode.

#CardCorner: 1955 Topps Camilo Pascual

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When he pitched his last big league game in 1971, Camilo Pascual had struck out more batters, started more games and thrown more shutouts than any other Cuban-born pitcher in history. Click here to read more about Pascual in this week's #CardCorner.

#Shortstops: Color of Diversity

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Jim Shearer's illustration pays tribute to the Pirates lineup from Sept. 1, 1971, when Pittsburgh became the first AL or NL team to field an all-Black and Latino starting lineup. Click here to read more about Shearer's artwork, which is preserved in Cooperstown.

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