Nikko Smith sang the national anthem at the 2002 Hall of Fame Game – the day after his father Ozzie Smith's induction.

He's headed back to Cooperstown this Memorial Day Weekend for a repeat performance at the East-West Classic: ow.ly/I9RE50RtpHT

Tip your cap to a legend.

Nolan Ryan donated caps from each of his record seven no-hitters to the Hall of Fame.

Rickey Henderson was crowned baseball’s stolen base king #OTD in 1991 when his 939th career stolen base broke Lou Brock’s all-time record. (📸 Brad Mangin)

Nolan Ryan called his seventh no-hitter “the most rewarding of them all,” striking out 16 for the Texas Rangers on Arlington Appreciation Night 33 years ago today. ow.ly/Go6r50RtoXO

Eighty years ago today, Mel Ott tied his own record by scoring six runs in the first game of a doubleheader. No major leaguer has topped the mark since. ow.ly/qAWh50Rslar

Joey Amalfitano would hit two home runs in 1961 while swinging a 32-ounce Willie Mays model bat. But when the Say Hey Kid borrowed it 63 years ago today, he hit four in the same game. ow.ly/EFNo50RskE6

Months after earning his second Cy Young Award, Randy Johnson began his pursuit of a third with a perfect April. He became the third pitcher to win six games before the start of May with a victory #OTD in 2000. (📸 Brad Mangin) ow.ly/FEaj50RskHx

When the Chicago White Sox acquired Minnie Miñoso via trade #OTD in 1951, the Cuban-born speedster embraced the opportunity. He was soon named to his first All-Star team and blossomed into one of the AL’s top hitters. ow.ly/Zu7R50Rsktm

Early registration is open for the 2024 #SABR Jerry Malloy Negro League Conference at National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum ⚾ in Cooperstown! Join us on June 6-9 to hear groundbreaking presentations and panels on Black baseball history; all fans are welcome: sabr.org/malloy

The unassisted triple play is even rarer than a perfect game. Turning the trifecta #OTD in 2007, the 13th in AL/NL history, Troy Tulowitzki’s Colorado Rockies cap from that day is preserved in the Museum’s collection.

The 3,000 strikeout club is an exclusive group, especially for southpaws. #OTD in 1981, Steve Carlton became the first left-hander and sixth pitcher to reach the milestone. ow.ly/aH6K50RqIAR

Join us in wishing legendary Chicago White Sox shortstop Luis Aparicio a happy 90th birthday!

The Hall of Fame Awards Presentation on July 20 will spotlight our Frick and BBWAA Career Excellence Award recipients, plus appearances from Hall of Famers Pedro Martínez and David Ortiz.

A limited number of tickets are now available: ow.ly/myTe50Rqc5s

From captain of the Cincinnati Reds to Cooperstown, he’ll always be a hometown hero. Help us wish Barry Larkin a happy 60th birthday!

After being hit by a pitch in Game 5 of the 1946 World Series, Enos Slaughter played the rest of the series – including his Game 7 'Mad Dash' – with a broken elbow.

The hard-nosed Hall of Fame outfielder was born #OTD in 1916.

Hammerin’ Hank was a model of consistency, averaging 35 home runs a year from his 1954 debut through the 1970 season.

By becoming the third member of the 600-HR club 53 years ago today, it became clear the chase to Babe Ruth’s record was on. ow.ly/Tvaq50RpBYU

Frankie Frisch said it best when describing Rogers Hornsby’s mastery at the plate: “He’s the only guy I know who could hit .350 in the dark.”

The seven-time batting champion was born #OTD in 1896.

Nolan Ryan’s 3,509th strikeout moved him past Walter Johnson on the all-time list 41 years ago today.

He wouldn’t just break the Big Train’s record, but shatter it – the Ryan Express would pitch for another 10 seasons, finishing with 5,714 Ks. ow.ly/xskL50Rptro

As one of the first wave of young players to come through the Toronto Blue Jays system in the early 1980s, Dámaso García became an All-Star second baseman and helped Toronto establish itself as an American League power.

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On this day in 2006, Mike Piazza became the first catcher to join the 400-home run club. The jersey he wore that day is preserved in Cooperstown. ow.ly/agMu50Rp6Lc