Baseball Hall of Famers

Hall of Famers command respect whether they are from the 1920s or 1990s. Learn who are the legendary great pitchers, catchers, infielders and outfielders in this section.

What Was the Fastest Pitch Ever? It Depends Who You Ask

What Was the Fastest Pitch Ever? It Depends Who You Ask

 Did Jackie Robinson Really Break Baseball's Color Barrier?

Did Jackie Robinson Really Break Baseball's Color Barrier?

 Babe Ruth

Babe Ruth

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What Was the Fastest Pitch Ever? It Depends Who You Ask
What Was the Fastest Pitch Ever? It Depends Who You Ask

Aroldis Chapman holds the most records for the fastest pitch ever recorded, but adjusting old records for current standards adds a couple older contenders.

By Zach Taras

Did Jackie Robinson Really Break Baseball's Color Barrier?
Did Jackie Robinson Really Break Baseball's Color Barrier?

Jackie Robinson is rightfully lauded for breaking Major League Baseball's color barrier in 1947. But there were many unsung players who paved the way for Robinson's momentous breakthrough.

By Chris Opfer

Babe Ruth
Babe Ruth

Born in Baltimore in 1895 George Ruth Jr. became one of baseball's greatest players. He forever changed the way baseball was played, inventing the home run as an offensive weapon. Learn how Babe Ruth made baseball history on HowStuffWorks.

By Paul Adomites & Saul Wisnia