Missing the Man of Steal a little extra today. 💛 Rickey Henderson, baseball's all-time stolen base king, was born #OTD in 1958. 📸 Brad Mangin

From our Hall of Fame family to yours, we wish you a very Merry Christmas!

Spotted over Cooperstown… 👀

No matter the league, no matter the era, Josh Gibson stands as one of the greatest power hitters of all time. The legendary Negro Leagues catcher was born #OTD in 1911.

For more than two decades, Al Kaline was the face of Detroit baseball. Born #OTD in 1934, the man who became known as Mr. Tiger earned 10 Gold Gloves, made 18 All-Star teams and led his club to the 1968 World Series title.

Ty Cobb, a member of the inaugural Hall of Fame class, was born #OTD in 1886. The Georgia Peach sped around the basepaths while earning 12 batting titles with the Tigers, including nine in a row from 1907-15.

Autumn Glory still runs Dodger Blue in Cooperstown. See treasures from the back-to-back World Series champions in the Museum’s postseason exhibit: ow.ly/1EKc50XKvWG

Join us in wishing Jaime Jarrín a happy 92nd birthday! Born in Cayambe, Ecuador, Jarrin received the 1998 Ford C. Frick Award amidst a 64-year career broadcasting Dodgers games in Spanish.

Congratulations to Joe Buck, the 2026 Ford C. Frick Award winner! ow.ly/YAbc50XGY5k

Over more than 40 seasons covering his hometown team, 2026 BBWAA Career Excellence Award winner Paul Hoynes has provided passionate Cleveland fans with an unrivaled output of quality sportswriting. ow.ly/1AKT50XGEEV

Congratulations to the 2026 BBWAA Career Excellence Award winner, Paul Hoynes! ow.ly/yxjj50XGh5B

Jeff Kent's baseball journey reaches its peak. ow.ly/FLGr50XG3mV

For love of the game. ❤️ Watch our full introductory press conference with Hall of Famer Jeff Kent: youtube.com/live/SdsZN1I...

That jersey looks good on you, Jeff!

A Giant honor. Juan Marichal is the first Hall of Famer to welcome Jeff Kent into the fraternity!

Join us in wishing Hall of Famer Mike Mussina a happy 57th birthday! 🫎🎉

The countdown to Hall of Fame Weekend is on for Jeff Kent. ow.ly/XjEu50XFvZs 📸 Brad Mangin

Jeff Kent will be enshrined in Cooperstown on July 26, 2026. ow.ly/quKS50XFuyR

Welcome to Cooperstown, Jeff Kent! baseballhall.org/hall-of-fame...

Help us wish Hall of Famer Johnny Bench a happy 78th birthday! The Big Red Machine’s catcher could do it all, earning 1968 NL Rookie of the Year honors, two MVP Awards and 10 Gold Glove Awards.

Three hundred fifty-one baseball legends are immortalized in Cooperstown. Who will join them? Find out tonight at 7:30 p.m. ET on MLB Network as we announce the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee voting results.

A clutch delivery to Cooperstown. Miguel Rojas’ Game 7 bat has arrived at the Hall of Fame!

In honor of the Brewers returning to powder blue road jerseys in 2026, let’s throw it back to Robin Yount rocking his in 1974. 📸 Doug McWilliams

Help us wish a happy birthday to Hall of Famer Lee Smith – one of the game’s best closers and a Cubs great!

The recipient of the 2026 Ford C. Frick Award will be announced Dec. 10 at the Winter Meetings. Read more about this year’s finalists: baseballhall.org/frickaward2026

Together, we are the caretakers of the National Pastime. Help us preserve baseball history for generations to come on this #GivingTuesday: baseballhall.org/giving

Save some birthday cake for Mariano Rivera. The Hall of Fame closer turns 56 today! 🎂

Today and every day, we’re thankful for you. Have a happy and healthy Thanksgiving!

Here’s to you, Joe DiMaggio! The baseball legend and American icon was born #OTD in 1914.

Help us wish Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. a happy 56th birthday! That number is especially significant for The Kid, who hit 56 home runs in his 1997 AL MVP season and matched the total again in 1998.

“Here stands baseball’s perfect warrior. Here stands baseball’s perfect knight.” Commissioner Ford C. Frick on the unforgettable Cardinals icon Stan Musial, who was born on this date in 1920.

All gave some, some gave all. Following a ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday, Hall of Famer Rollie Fingers was honored with the 2025 Bob Feller Act of Valor Award.

In 10 seasons with the Dodgers, Roy Campanella was selected to eight All-Star Games and won three National League MVPs. The Hall of Fame catcher was born #OTD in 1921.

The Hall of Fame remembers All-Star pitcher Randy Jones, who passed away Tuesday at the age of 75. Jones was the first Padres pitcher to win the Cy Young Award after leading the major leagues in 1976 with 22 wins, 25 complete games and 315.1 innings pitched. 📸 Doug McWilliams

Big Papi turns 50 today! Join us in wishing the @redsox.com icon a happy birthday! 🎈

Bring on the ballots! The 2026 BBWAA Hall of Fame ballot features 27 former players, including 15 new candidates. Results will be announced live on MLB Network on Jan. 20. baseballhall.org/bbwaa

Over his terrific 20-year career, Tom Seaver worked miracles, broke records and became The Franchise. The @mets.com legend was born on this date in 1944.

If Aaron Judge needs interior decorating inspiration, look no further than Yogi. Judge is the fourth Yankees player to win three AL MVP Awards, joining Berra, Joe DiMaggio and Mickey Mantle.

Sho, meet Joe. Joe Morgan (1975-76) and Shohei Ohtani (2024-25) are the only players to earn both a World Series ring and MVP Award in back-to-back seasons.

Buck O’Neil’s eight decades in baseball truly exemplified the lifetime achievement award that bears his name. The Hall of Famer who impacted the National Pastime as a player, coach, scout and storyteller was born #OTD in 1911.

Join us in wishing 2021 Frick Award winner Al Michaels a happy 81st birthday! From the World Series to the Super Bowl and the 1980 Miracle on Ice, it was baseball where his voice resounded best.

Stories of heroism are told every day in Cooperstown, where 70 medallions recognize the Hall of Famers who put their careers on hold during times of war to serve in the military. #VeteransDay

If your list of baseball’s greatest competitors doesn’t have Bob Gibson near the top, you need to rewrite it. The Cardinals legend who defined October excellence was born 90 years ago today.

Help us wish Hall of Famer Jim Kaat a happy 87th birthday! From humble beginnings in Zeeland, Mich., the left-hander went on to win 283 games – the eighth-most among southpaws – over his 25-year career.

“From the first time I held a ball, it settled in the palm of my right hand as though it belonged there and, when I threw it, ball, hand and wrist, and arm and shoulder and back seemed to all work together.” The great Walter Johnson was born #OTD in 1887.

Subscribe to the Hall of Fame's YouTube channel for new discoveries each Wednesday from the Bob Wolff Film Collection. This week, we explore a rare interview with Hall of Famer Ted Williams: ow.ly/zAmm50Xn6cX

One legendary Dodgers lefty tips his cap to another. Clayton Kershaw will be eligible for election to the Hall of Fame in 2031: ow.ly/X5tX50XmJK9

The Contemporary Baseball Era player ballot features eight candidates for consideration in the Hall of Fame Class of 2026. Results will be announced at 7:30 p.m. ET on Dec. 7: ow.ly/Agwx50XlQRH

With their third title in the last six seasons, the Dodgers know the way to Cooperstown. The story of the 2025 #WorldSeries will soon be told in the Museum's Autumn Glory exhibit: ow.ly/sLFI50XltjA

Dodgers #WorldSeries artifacts coming to the Hall of Fame: 🔹 Freddie Freeman's G3 bat 🔹 Will Klein's G3 glove 🔹 Base from 18-inning Game 3 🔹 Dave Roberts jersey 🔹 Mookie Betts final out glove 🔹 Will Smith’s G7 spikes 🔹 Yoshinobu Yamamoto's G7 cap 🔹 Andrew Friedman's championship celebration shirt