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On this date in 1943, Yankees righty Red Ruffing paused his Hall of Fame career to serve in World War II, but he’d stay in pitching shape and return to the big leagues in 1945.

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On this date in 1943, Yankees righty Red Ruffing paused his Hall of Fame career to serve in World War II, but he’d stay in pitching shape and return to the big leagues in 1945. Read more: ow.ly/kUvn50QkNJe
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Two all-time great infielders received a call from Cooperstown on this date in 2005, when Ryne Sandberg and Wade Boggs were elected to the Hall of Fame. The duo combined for more than 5,000 hits and 15 Silver Slugger Awards.

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Two all-time great infielders received a call from Cooperstown on this date in 2005, when Ryne Sandberg and @ChickenMan3010 were elected to the Hall of Fame. The duo combined for more than 5,000 hits and 15 Silver Slugger Awards. Read more: ow.ly/FNXP50QkNig
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On this date in 1942, Rogers Hornsby was elected to the Hall of Fame. With a career 1.010 OPS and 2,930 hits across 23 seasons, the infielder was one of the greatest right-handed hitters of his or any era.

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On this date in 1942, Rogers Hornsby was elected to the Hall of Fame. With a career 1.010 OPS and 2,930 hits across 23 seasons, the infielder was one of the greatest right-handed hitters of his or any era. Read more: ow.ly/87K050QkN0E
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: Jim Leyland became the fourth Hall of Fame manager who never played in the major leagues. Read more about how Leyland and others landed their first managerial gigs and began their journeys to Cooperstown.

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#GoingDeep: Jim Leyland became the fourth Hall of Fame manager who never played in the major leagues. Read more about how Leyland and others landed their first managerial gigs and began their journeys to Cooperstown. ow.ly/x6ZM50QkoV8
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With 20 days remaining, the BBWAA ballots are rolling in and the votes are adding up. Tune into MLB Network at 6 p.m. ET on Jan. 23 to learn the election results.

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With 20 days remaining, the BBWAA ballots are rolling in and the votes are adding up. Tune into @MLBNetwork at 6 p.m. ET on Jan. 23 to learn the election results. The ballot: ow.ly/sWBJ50QkM9G Who do you think will receive the good news?
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The Hall of Fame remembers former Braves and Athletics pitcher Preston Hanna, who passed away Nov. 20.

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The Hall of Fame remembers former Braves and Athletics pitcher Preston Hanna, who passed away Nov. 20. (Doug McWilliams/National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum)
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Hall of Famer Luke Appling reported for Army training on this date in 1944. The 36-year-old shortstop didn’t expect to play in the big leagues again, but after a year of service he returned to the Chicago White Sox and hit as well as ever.

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Hall of Famer Luke Appling reported for Army training on this date in 1944. The 36-year-old shortstop didn’t expect to play in the big leagues again, but after a year of service he returned to the @whitesox and hit as well as ever. Read more: ow.ly/OzIX50QkLVU
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Hall of Famer and Negro League legend José Méndez was born in Cuba on this date in 1885. The 5-foot-10 righty pitched seven seasons with the Kansas City Monarchs, and when given the chance in exhibition games, Méndez outdueled white stars like Christy Mathewson.

Hall of Famer and Negro League legend José Méndez was born in Cuba on this date in 1885. The 5-foot-10 righty pitched seven seasons with the Kansas City Monarchs, and when given the chance in exhibition games, Méndez outdueled white stars like Christy Mathewson. #SoulsoftheGame
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Happy 61st birthday to Hall of Famer and Seattle Mariners legend Edgar Martinez! As pure a hitter as they come, Edgar won two batting titles and five Silver Slugger Awards in 18 seasons with Seattle.

Happy 61st birthday to Hall of Famer and @Mariners legend @11EdgarMartinez! As pure a hitter as they come, Edgar won two batting titles and five Silver Slugger Awards in 18 seasons with Seattle.
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Hall of Famer Tim Keefe was born on this day in 1857. The righty pitched through the movement of the mound from 45 feet to 50 feet to 60, winning 342 games as he starred for teams including the Giants and Phillies in the late 19th century.

Hall of Famer Tim Keefe was born on this day in 1857. The righty pitched through the movement of the mound from 45 feet to 50 feet to 60, winning 342 games as he starred for teams including the Giants and Phillies in the late 19th century.
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Hank Greenberg was born in New York City on this date in 1911. The Hall of Famer and two-time MVP paused his career in his prime to serve in World War II, then returned to the Tigers in 1945 and was as dominant as ever.

Hank Greenberg was born in New York City on this date in 1911. The Hall of Famer and two-time MVP paused his career in his prime to serve in World War II, then returned to the Tigers in 1945 and was as dominant as ever.
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Happy New Year! With the opening of The Souls of the Game exhibit, the induction of Jim Leyland and potential BBWAA ballot electees and much more, 2024 has plenty in store for the Hall of Fame. We hope you’ll join us in Cooperstown!

Happy New Year! With the opening of The Souls of the Game exhibit, the induction of Jim Leyland and potential BBWAA ballot electees and much more, 2024 has plenty in store for the Hall of Fame. We hope you’ll join us in Cooperstown!
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On this date in 1966, a trade to Houston ended Eddie Mathews’ 15-year run with the Braves. Mathews’ time in Houston was brief, but it saw him reach the 500 home run mark on July 14, 1967.

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On this date in 1966, a trade to Houston ended Eddie Mathews’ 15-year run with the Braves. Mathews’ time in Houston was brief, but it saw him reach the 500 home run mark on July 14, 1967. Read more: ow.ly/HRsy50QkkVp
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After winning his third straight World Series in Oakland, Catfish Hunter became modern baseball’s first free agent due to a contract dispute with owner Charles Finley. The future Hall of Famer signed with the Yankees on this date in 1974.

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After winning his third straight World Series in Oakland, Catfish Hunter became modern baseball’s first free agent due to a contract dispute with owner Charles Finley. The future Hall of Famer signed with the Yankees on this date in 1974. Read more: ow.ly/7mct50Qkkp4
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Hall of Fame umpire Tom Connolly was born on this date in 1870. The Irish immigrant officiated the American League’s first game in 1901 and grew to become the top authority on baseball’s rules.

Hall of Fame umpire Tom Connolly was born on this date in 1870. The Irish immigrant officiated the American League’s first game in 1901 and grew to become the top authority on baseball’s rules.
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Hall of Famer Michael “King” Kelly was born in Troy, N.Y. on this date in 1857. Kelly, credited with inventing the hit-and-run, was such a fan-favorite in Chicago that his sale to Boston prompted White Stockings fans to boycott the 1887 home opener.

Hall of Famer Michael “King” Kelly was born in Troy, N.Y. on this date in 1857. Kelly, credited with inventing the hit-and-run, was such a fan-favorite in Chicago that his sale to Boston prompted White Stockings fans to boycott the 1887 home opener.
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Join us in wishing Sandy Koufax a happy 88th birthday!

Koufax debuted for his hometown Los Angeles Dodgers at age 19, but he didn’t reach peak dominance until they’d moved to Los Angeles. From 1961-66, the lefty posted arguably the greatest six-season stretch of pitching ever seen.

Join us in wishing Sandy Koufax a happy 88th birthday! Koufax debuted for his hometown @Dodgers at age 19, but he didn’t reach peak dominance until they’d moved to Los Angeles. From 1961-66, the lefty posted arguably the greatest six-season stretch of pitching ever seen.
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Rick Cerone helped fill the Yankees' void at catcher left by Thurman Munson's tragic death. Learn more about the well-traveled backstop who caught more than 1,300 games in his career in this week's .

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Rick Cerone helped fill the Yankees' void at catcher left by Thurman Munson's tragic death. Learn more about the well-traveled backstop who caught more than 1,300 games in his career in this week's #CardCorner. ow.ly/cQ4P50Qgt9x
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Traded to the Boston Bees on this date in 1938, Al Simmons joined the fifth team of his Hall of Fame career. In 20 big league seasons, Simmons tallied 100-or-more RBI 12 times and posted a .334 career batting average.

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Traded to the Boston Bees on this date in 1938, Al Simmons joined the fifth team of his Hall of Fame career. In 20 big league seasons, Simmons tallied 100-or-more RBI 12 times and posted a .334 career batting average. Read more: ow.ly/ywOV50Qi5o0
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