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Nov 2
The Contemporary Baseball Era ballot features four managers and four executives for consideration in the Hall of Fame Class of 2027.

Results will be announced at 8 p.m. ET on Dec. 6: ow.ly/UjVe5102Z6Q
The Contemporary Baseball Era ballot considering managers, executives and umpires includes Sandy Alderson, Dusty Baker, Bruce Bochy, Joe Maddon, Lou Piniella, Brian Sabean, Ted Turner and Bill White. (Alderson and White photos: Rich Pilling, Bochy photo: Jason Wise, Maddon photo: Tampa Bay Rays, Sabean photo: Michael Zagaris, all others National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum and MLB Photos)
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Pie Traynor, the first BBWAA-elected third baseman in the Hall of Fame, was born on this date in 1898.

The @Pirates icon batted better than .300 in 10 seasons and never struck out more than 28 times in a single campaign.
Batting portrait of Pie Traynor in a Pirates uniform following through on his right-handed swing. (National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum)
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Rabbit Maranville put the “short” in shortstop, standing just 5-foot-5.

Nevertheless, he led his league’s shortstops in putouts six times and double plays four times, while his 8,967 career assists are the most all-time.

The Hall of Famer was born #OTD in 1891.
Head and shoulders portrait of Rabbit Maranville wearing a Pittsburgh uniform, circa 1922. (National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum)
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On #VeteransDay and every day, we pay tribute to the brave individuals who have served our country with honor.

Christy Mathewson and Ty Cobb are among the 70 members of the National Baseball Hall of Fame who served the United States during wartime. ow.ly/rQYb5105Ofb
Christy Mathewson, left, and Ty Cobb stand in United States Army uniforms as members of the Chemical Warfare Service during World War I.
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The first three-peat in the history of the Manager of the Year Award was no sweat for Pat Murphy.

After leading the @Brewers to a franchise-best 103 victories, the skipper wore this World Series hoodie en route to Milwaukee’s first Fall Classic victory.
Navy blue hooded sweatshirt worn by Pat Murphy during the 2026 World Series. White wordmarks in stylized gold trim read WORLD SERIES: NO TIME LIKE OCTOBER. (Milo Stewart Jr./National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum)Pat Murphy wearing a navy blue hooded sweatshirt while standing in the dugout during the 2026 World Series. (Rob Tringali/MLB Photos)
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For Harmon Killebrew – the final player to have made the move from D.C. to Minnesota – this date in 1975 marked the end of an era. ow.ly/a54e5105Csu
Harmon Killebrew, wearing a pinstripe uniform, follows through on his right-handed swing. (Don Wingfield/National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum)
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Nov 10
Jim Palmer threw more innings and recorded more wins than any other American League pitcher in the 1970s.

He continued his run of excellence by becoming the first three-time Cy Young Award winner in the AL 50 years ago today. ow.ly/iqO45105zc9
Jim Palmer follows through on his right-handed throwing motion. (National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum)
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On this date in 2004, the @Braves’ Bobby Cox won his third Manager of the Year Award.

He would win his fourth in 2005, becoming the first manager to win the award in consecutive years.
Bobby Cox wears a home Braves uniform as he sits on the dugout bench with his Baseball Writers’ Association of America Manager of the Year Award. (David Barrett/National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum)
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Nov 10
The Hall of Fame remembers 1980 World Series champion Bob Boone, who passed away Monday at 78.

With his father Ray and sons Aaron and Bret, Bob – a four-time All-Star and seven-time Gold Glove Award winner – was part of MLB’s first three-generation family.

📸 Doug McWilliams
Posed portrait of Bob Boone in a powder blue Philadelphia uniform with a bat on his right shoulder. (Doug McWilliams/National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum)
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Nov 10
Willie Mays’ second NL MVP season stamped him as one of baseball’s all-time greats.

He captured the award #OTD in 1965 – his age-34 campaign – after leading the majors with 52 home runs and a 1.043 OPS. ow.ly/1XTy5105qrI
Head and shoulders portrait of Willie Mays in a home Giants uniform. (National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum)
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Nov 10
When it’s just you and Frank Robinson, you’re in good company.

National League Rookie of the Year Sal Stewart, who became the first Cincinnati rookie with a 30-homer season since the Hall of Fame outfielder, has a @Reds City Connect cap in the Museum’s collection.
Sal Stewart wearing a home red pinstripe Reds uniform. Inset circle features a studio portrait of his game-worn cap in this style. (Milo Stewart Jr./National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum; Jeffrey Dean/MLB Photos)
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The American League Rookie of the Year already has a Cooperstown connection.

Kevin McGonigle, the sixth player in @tigers history to earn the honor, used this bat during his award-winning season before it was donated to the Hall of Fame.
Kevin McGonigle, wearing a home Tigers uniform, stands in the open side of his left-handed batting stance. Inset photo zooms on the barrel of his bat, which is part of the Museum’s collection. (Milo Stewart Jr./National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum; Nic Antaya/MLB Photos)
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Nov 9
Robin Yount may have been the best all-around player in baseball in 1982, but the @Brewers shortstop credited his AL MVP Award to the whole club.

“It’s quite an honor but as I’ve said many times, I couldn’t have won it without everyone else on the team.” ow.ly/wOkT51058Ze
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Whitey Herzog turned Missouri baseball into a national phenomenon in the 1970s and ’80s, leading the @Royals and @Cardinals to first-place finishes and postseason glory.

The Hall of Fame manager was born #OTD in 1931.
Head and shoulders portrait of Whitey Herzog in a Royals uniform. (National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum)Head and shoulders portrait of Whitey Herzog in a Cardinals jacket. (Rich Pilling/National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum)
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Jackie Robinson won the inaugural Rookie of the Year Award on this date in 1947, and two new names will join him on that prestigious list Monday night.
Black and white portrait of Jackie Robinson. (National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum)
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Over 17 seasons with the @Cardinals, Bob Gibson won 20 games five times and established himself as the very definition of intimidation, competitiveness and dignity.

The Hall of Famer was born #OTD in 1935.
Bob Gibson in his right-handed throwing motion. (Fred Roe/National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum)
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Nov 8
After winning the Triple Crown in 1966, it was only a matter of time until Frank Robinson earned MVP honors too.

The @Orioles star was named the unanimous victor 60 years ago today, becoming the first player to win the award in both the AL and NL. ow.ly/Nj8s5104R1L
Black and white batting portrait of Frank Robinson in his right-handed stance wearing an Orioles uniform. (National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum)
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Nov 8
A World Series champion as a manager – at only 27 years old? There’s a reason Bucky Harris was known as “The Boy Wonder.”

The Hall of Famer, who won three AL pennants and two World Series titles, was born on this date in 1896.
Head and shoulders portrait of Bucky Harris wearing a Washington cap. (National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum)
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Nov 8
Get a head start on your holiday shopping with incredible savings at the Hall of Fame Shop!

Save 20 percent on purchases over $50, 25 percent on purchases over $75 and 30 percent on purchases over $100 » shop.baseballhall.org
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No other hitter in 1978 could keep up with Jim Rice, who led the league with 46 home runs, 213 hits, 139 RBI and a .600 slugging percentage.

The @RedSox star was named the American League MVP 48 years ago today. ow.ly/C5Yh5104Nnr
Jim Rice leans against a dugout railing wearing a home Red Sox uniform. (Photo courtesy Boston Red Sox)
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Following his first full season with the @Cardinals, Orlando Cepeda was named the National League’s MVP in a unanimous vote #OTD in 1967.

It capped off a remarkable comeback for the first baseman, who had missed most of 1965 with a major knee surgery. ow.ly/rLJe5104Nk7
Black and white portrait of Orlando Cepeda in a Cardinals uniform. (National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum)
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