American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Willie Mays
A biography of baseball player Willie Mays. He was famous for the versatility of his skills when playing. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Yogi Berra
A biography of Lawrence Peter Berra. Known to most as Yogi Berra, he was one of the greatest baseball players of all time. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.
ESPN Internet Ventures
Espn: Musial Was Gentleman Killer
Learn interesting career and biographical details about Stan "Stan the Man" Musial, the first player from the National League to win three MVP's.
Other
Vernon "Lefty" Gomez
This biography of "Lefty" Gomez, one of the greatest Latino baseball pitchers of all time features key events and achievements in the life of this Hall of Famer.
American Rhetoric
American Rhetoric: Lou Gehrig: Farewell to Baseball Address
This is the text and audio of Lou Gehrig's farewell to baseball delivered on July 4, 1939, at Yankee Stadium, in New York after being diagnosed with a debilitating disease that was ultimately named for him.
ESPN Internet Ventures
Espn: Easy Going Honus Was a Pirates Icon
Honus Wagner was part of the Fabulous Five, "the first class elected to the Hall of Fame in 1936". At this site from ESPN, you can learn interested facts about his baseball career.
Other
Orlando Manuel Cepeda
Learn all about the career and life of this Puerto Rican baseball Hall of Famer. His awards include Rookie of the Year, 1967 MVP, All-Star, and world champion.
Other
Atanasio "Tony" Perez Regal
The accomplishments, career stats, and life story of this Latino Baseball Hall of Famer first baseman are profiled. Perez overcame many cultural barriers to play in the Major Leagues.
Other
Martin Magdaleno Dihigo (1905 1971)
Read about this fascinating Cuban-born baseball player who was the only man ever elected to the Cuban, Mexican, and United States Baseball Halls of Fame. Because of his color, he had to play mostly in the Negro leagues.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Joe Di Maggio: A Hero's Life
Coming from a very humble background, Joe rose to be one of greatest sports heroes ever. This companion site to the PBS documentary tells of his rise to fame.
PBS
Pbs: Who Made America?: Innovators: Albert Spalding
Baseball great A.G. Spalding opened his sporting goods store to produce and sell the official National League baseball. A tireless ambassador for baseball, he cleaned up corruption and earned worldwide exposure.
ESPN Internet Ventures
Espn: Joltin' Joe Was a Hit for All Reasons
Learn many fascinating career and biographical facts on Yankee legend, Joe DiMaggio, who was named number twenty two on ESPN's list of greatest athletes of the 20th century.
ESPN Internet Ventures
Espn: Gehrig Legacy One of Irony
Although he had a record setting baseball career, Lou Gehrig is most remembered for a speech he gave at Yankee Stadium after learning he had a career ending disease, ALS, which is now referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease.
ESPN Internet Ventures
Espn: Koufax's Dominance Was Short but Sweet
Explore the career of the National League record holder for no-hitters, Sandy Koufax, at this site from ESPN.
ESPN Internet Ventures
Espn: Mays Brought Joy to Baseball
From ESPN, career and biographical highlights of legendary Giants outfielder, Willie Mays, who was named number eight on its list of greatest athletes of the 20th century.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Lou Gehrig and Character Education
After reading book or short story about Lou Gehrig, students conduct online research to learn more about him. Using the material they gather about his life and character, students create a flyer/poster. Students then participate in a...
A&E Television
History.com: 9 of the Most Valuable Baseball Cards in History
Cards of Hall of Famers Honus Wagner, Babe Ruth and Mickey Mantle have sold for millions.
A&E Television
History.com: The Life of Lou Gehrig
Find out more about the legendary first baseman. Born Henry Louis Gehrig in New York City on June 19, 1903, the future sports icon was the son of German immigrants.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Lou Gehrig the Luckiest Man
[Free Registration/Login Required] Flipchart created by Cynthia Kussman, Fairfield County School District, SC - Lou Gehrig - The Luckiest Man by David Adler - Flipchart to support the biography of the baseball player known as the Iron...
Smithsonian Institution
National Postal Museum: Art of the Stamp: Lou Gehrig
View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 2000 to commemorate Lou Gehrig. With a short passage on his legendary baseball career playing for the New York Yankees.
Seymour Brody
Jewish Heroes in America: Sandy Koufax
Read all about legendary Hall of Fame pitcher, Sandy Koufax. After playing for the Brooklyn Dodgers for 11 years, he retired in 1966 and became a broadcaster for baseball games.
Seymour Brody
Jewish Heroes in America: Hank Greenberg
Use this site to learn some interesting facts about this Jewish Baseball Hall of Famer and War hero.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Baseball Great Walter Johnson Died
Profile of Walter Johnson, known as "The Big Train", whose records as a baseball pitcher earned him a place in the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Cornelius Alexander Mc Gillicuddy Was Born
Profile of Cornelius Alexander McGillicuddy, popularly known as Connie Mack, a baseball player in the 1880s who went on to own and manage the Philadelphia Athletics team for fifty years.