Marjorie Adams was interviewed by Corey Kilgannon of the New York Times in “Late Rally for Doc Adams, a Jeter Before There Were Mitts”. The article chronicles Doc Adams’ accomplishments and contributions to the game of baseball, as well as Marjorie’s efforts to gain Doc’s long overdue recognition with induction his into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Check out the article, it’s a great read!
Continue reading →On September 23, 1845, by virtue of its constitution and by-laws, the Knickerbocker Base Ball Club was officially formed. Considered by most baseball historians to have been the first officially organized base ball (2 words in the 19th century) club; whether or not the Knickerbockers were the first, their pioneering influence on the development of our National Pastime in its earliest days is certainly agreed upon. Daniel Lucius “Doc” Adams, MD joined the team about a month later and played in their two inter-mural games in November of that year. While maintaining his medical practice and his work attending to … Continue reading →
In January 1962, Adelaide and Daniel P. Adams conducted an interview of Roger Cook Adams in New York City. Fortunately for us, they made an audio recording of that interview. Now you can hear Roger’s recollections about his father, baseball pioneer Dr. Daniel Lucius Adams, baseball, and the Knickerbocker Base Ball Club. Take the time (approximately 13 minutes) to hear Roger Cook Adams’ first hand reminiscences. You’ll be glad that you did. Click on Photo to Go To the Interview Page
Continue reading →Marjorie Adams attended a Sunday afternoon doubleheader on September 13, between the Dirigo Vintage Base Ball Club and the Boston-based New England Picked Nine in Waldoboro, ME. Read about the day in the Blast from past: Vintage baseball conjures memories of bygone era article published in The Republican Journal. A very interesting article (aside from the Abner Doubleday reference). Be sure to check out the video at the end of the article.
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