The Eras of Baseball

   Most scholars feel that the history of baseball can be divided into five distinct eras. Each era had its own highs and lows and each era had an influence on the one that came directly after it. Scholars and historians don't always agree, however, on the exact dates of these periods. Here, however, is an approximation of each era.



Best in the Game?

From 1936 to today, Baseball's Hall of Fame has been the home to some of the greatest players ever in the game. In 2004, Paul Molitor and Dennis Eckersley joined those ranks.

> Members of HOF
> 2004: Paul Molitor | Dennis Eckersley
> 2003: Eddie Murray | Gary Carter
> 2002: Ozzie Smith


Team names

How did your favorite team get its name? From the Yankees to the Astros....Click here

Elite Players

Some of baseball's elite players and their career accomplishments:

> 500 Home Runs
> 300 Wins

> 3,000 Hits
 


All-Star Game

The All-Star Game has been a part of baseball's history since 1933 when the first game featured a Who's Who of Hall of Famers. It has continued to today and weathered its own share of controversy including a tied in 2002.

> History of the All-Star Game
> All-stars & Their Ages
> 2002 All-Star Roster
> 1945 was year without All-Stars
 


World Series

From the earliest games to today. The winners -- and losers -- of baseball's Fall Classic. Click here


Other Items

  • Pitching History: Some of the changes that have come in the field of pitching.

  • Radio Broadcasts: A brief history of how baseball made its way to radio.

  • By the Numbers: Uniform numbers haven't always been a part of the game, but here are numbers that have been retired

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