Follow Jake Brewer and Dom Manna as they discuss Hall of Fame news, candidacy, & collecting! From resumes and trajectories to debates and discussions this HOF podcast tries to crack the code to Cooperstown, NY
On this episode Jake & Dom continue there series going around the diamond discussing the future of each position for the HOF! Blind resumes, disagreements, and predictions ensue for a stretch. But don't let us have all the fun, comment below your thoughts on which 2nd Baseman currently outside the Hall deserve to be looked at through a different lens going forward as the transition towards peak performance takes center stage!
16 Mar 2026
The Ins and Outs of HOF Autographs
On this addition of Cracking Cooperstown Jake and Dom are joined by Chris of @hall-of-fame-pullers1058 who shares his story on collecting Hall of Fame autographs. And gives YOU the tools and tips needed to send out to your favorite players!
But don't let us have all the fun comment below your autograph stories and questions and we will get to them!
5 Jan 2026
2026 BBWAA Ballot
Welcome back to Cracking Cooperstown. On this edition Jake & Dom share their reactions to the Contemporary Era Committee results and cover the wide open 2026 BBWAA HOF Ballot and who would get their votes! But don't let us have all the fun comment below with your thoughts and personal ballots or reach out to us on Instagram Jake: @legendsneverdoercollection & Dom @stavensportscards to continue the discourse!Jake's 2025 Ballot:BeltranJonesHernandezBuerhleHamelsVizquelDom's 2025 Ballot:BeltranJonesAbreuHunterK-Rod
5 Dec 2025
Tiers of 40 Active HOFers
You thought we forgot didn't you? Last but not least we bring you a Cracking Cooperstown staple analyzing our 40 Active HOFer lists but this time working together to fit them into tiers! Let us know where you agree with us and where you think we missed in the comments. And if you want to dig deeper into the collecting end of this, hit us up on instagram: @LegendsNeverDieCollection (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCuoS2bUpZthDFDOOAsAY0yw) and @stavensportscards (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCSV3EXd1eJmN9eqXLoGVmOg)
18 Nov 2025
2026 Contemporary Era Ballot
On this addition of Cracking Cooperstown Jake & Dom are joined by HOF autograph expert Bill from @billthehofcollector4525 (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCkuiYeUfqm3R86TWouSfFbA) as they try to wrap their heads around how the newest rule changes for these era committees will impact the results of the 2026 Contemporary Era ballot. We came together and ranked all 8 candidates in terms of likelihood they get elected! But don't let us have all the fun comment below with your thoughts on who you think will be elected December 7th. And reach out to us on Instagram with who you'd like to see join us next; Jake: @legendsneverdiecollection Dom: @stavensportscards
14 May 2025
Every Rose has Its Thorn
On this emergency addition of Cracking Cooperstown Jake & Dom breakdown Robert Manfred's decision to reinstate Pete Rose, Shoeless Joe Jackson, and all deceased members on the ineligible list. And discuss what this means for the Baseball Hall of Fame. Don't let us have all the fun comment your thoughts below or reach out to us on Instagram; Jake: @legendsneverdiecollection Dom: @stavensportscardsListen to the show:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4eLNb6Hxc9HRJt9f9yEDrZ?si=8db9b0741ffe4919Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cracking-cooperstown/id1698801640
25 Feb 2025
Collecting HOF Rookies
On this addition of Cracking Cooperstown Jake & Dom are finally joined by friend of program @LouRokTV (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCyNePUsUTxiQLUe0p7QJCvg) . They discuss rookie HOF rookie card collecting, strategies, and take you on a journey through the history of the game and cardboard from 1948 through the turn of the century. But don't let us have all the fun comment below with your personal favorite HOF rookie cards and how you like to collect them. And reach out to us on Instagram with who you'd like to see join us next; Jake: @legendsneverdiecollection Dom: @stavensportscards
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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4eLNb6Hxc9HRJt9f9yEDrZ?si=8db9b0741ffe4919
Apple:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cracking-cooperstown/id1698801640
25 Feb 2025
2025 BBWAA Ballot
Welcome back to Cracking Cooperstown. On this edition Jake & Dom build deep dive into the 2025 BBWAA HOF Ballot and who would get their votes! But don't let us have all the fun comment below with your thoughts and personal ballots or reach out to us on Instagram Jake: @legendsneverdoercollection & Dom @stavensportscards to continue the discourse!Jake's 2025 Ballot:IchiroSabathiaBeltranJonesHernandezBuerhleVizquelDom's 2025 BallotIchiroSabathiaBeltranJonesAbreuHUNTER :(
30 Nov 2024
2025 Classic Era Ballot
Jake and Dom, baseball historians, dissect the 2025 Classic Era ballot with HOF autograph expert Frank, ranking the top 8 candidates for election.
30 Nov 2024
The Future of the HOF Pitcher
Jake & Dom analyze the evolving criteria for electing pitchers into the Hall of Fame, exploring the implications for the sport's future.
24 Apr 2024
40 Active HOFers 2024
On this addition of Cracking Cooperstown Jake & Dom take it back to where it all began! On average there are 40 active HOFers in any given baseball season. We attempt to tackle the impossible task of predicting who those players are! But don't let us have all the fun comment below with your thoughts what players we left off or you disagree with including and don't hesitate to reach out to us on Instagram Jake: @legendsneverdiecollection Dom: @stavensportscards for more HOF talk!
29 Feb 2024
The Future of the HOF Catcher
On this addition of Cracking Cooperstown Jake & Dom react to the 2024 BBWAA ballot's election results. With the 1st ballot election of Joe Mauer, they discuss the possible changes to come with how the HOF elects primary Catchers going forward. But don't let us have all the fun comment below with your thoughts on what the standard for a HOF Catcher is or reach out to us on Instagram Jake: @legendsneverdiecollection Dom: @stavensportscards
22 Dec 2023
The 2024 BBWAA Ballot
Merry Christmas everyone!! It's the most wonderful time of the year, Ballot season! Jake and Dom break down the 2024 HOF ballot tracking and tell you who they'd check the box for. We hope you enjoy and look forward to seeing who joins Jim Leyland in Cooperstown next summer!
15 Nov 2023
You Owe Harold Baines An Apology
Welcome to Cracking Cooperstown, you read that title correctly. For this edition of the show, Jake and Dom will point out some of the cracks in the history of era committee electees to show most of you why you owe Harold Douglas Baines an apology!
We appreciate you watching on YouTube or Listening on Spotify! For more HOF talk and collecting check out Jake on YouTube and Instagram @LegendsNeverDieCollection ; and Dom on YouTube and Instagram @stavensportsards
25 Aug 2023
Hall of Fame Hills to Die On; Classic Era Edition (Pre-1980)
Welcome back to Cracking Cooperstown. For this edition, Jake and Dom will be giving 4 names each (to build a committee ballot of 8) of Hall of Fame Hills to Die On from the Classic Era (Pre-1980)
We appreciate you watching on YouTube or listening on Podcasts! For more HOF talk and collecting check out Jake on YouTube & Instagram @LegendsNeverDieCollection ; and Dom on YouTube & Instagram
@stavensportscards
Let us know below what 3 names you'd check out of the 8 we talked about if you had a vote:
Dave Parker (1973-1991)
George Van Haltren (1887-1903)
Ken Boyer (1955-1969)
Jim McCormick (1878-1887)
Vada Pinson (1958-1975)
Bill Dahlen (1891-1911)
Reggie Smith (1966-1982)
Tommy Bond (1874-1884)
22 Jul 2023
HOF Hills to Die On; Contemporary Era Edition (1980-Present)
Welcome back to Cracking Cooperstown. For this edition Jake and Dom will be giving 4 names each (to build a committee ballot of 8) of Hall of Fame Hills They'll Die On from the Contemporary Era (1980-Present).
DISCLAIMER: players talked about must 1. no longer be eligible for the BBWAA ballot, & 2. played the majority of their prime years from 1980-present. Furthermore, the topic of alleged/convicted steroid users is oversaturated so those names (Bonds, Clemens, Sosa, McGwire, Palmiero, Sheffield, etc.) will not be making our lists, we all know why they aren't in and want to use this opportunity to talk about the other "misses" of the Era from the BBWAA we're passionate about!
We appreciate you watching on YouTube or Listening on Spotify! For more HOF talk and collecting check out Jake on YouTube and Instagram @LegendsNeverDieCollection ; and Dom on YouTube and Instagram @stavensportsards
Let us know below what 3 names you'd check out of the 8 we talked about if you had a vote:
Curt Schilling (1988-2007)
Johan Santana (2000-2012)
Lou Whitaker (1977-1995)
Carlos Delgado (1993-2009)
Dwight Evans (1972-1991)
Kenny Lofton (1991-2007)
Steve Finley (1989-2007)
Johnny Damon (1995-2012)
19 Jun 2023
40 Active HOFers?
Follow Jake Brewer and Dom Manna as they discuss Hall of Fame news, candidacy, & collecting! From resumes and trajectories to debates and discussions this HOF podcast tries to crack the code to Cooperstown, NY
Our debut episode dives into the fact that on average there are 40 active HOFers if you look back at any given year in time! Jake and Dom discuss their lists of 40 and debate a lot towards the bottom. Unfortunately we have to issue a WARNING as the last 25 minutes of audio there was an irreversible echo from Jake's mic so we apologize for this. The first episode is never the best one but we thank you for checking us out and if you have any questions or suggestions for the show you can reach out to Jake on YT & Instagram @LegendsNeverDieCollection , and Dom on YT & Instagram @StavenSportsCards
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