In doing some Doc Adams research, Cathy Ratzenberger, came across the article to the left. It was in the June 30, 1895 edition of the Saint Paul Daily Globe and pre-dates the seminal Sporting News article of February 24, 1896, “Dr. … Continue reading →
On December 7, 2015, the Pre-integration Era Committee announced the results of the voting on the 10 candidates on the 2016 ballot at the MLB Winter Meetings. Candidates needed to receive 12 of 16 votes (75%) for election. The committee failed … Continue reading →
By John Thorn, author, Baseball in the Garden of Eden When the Knickerbockers met on December 6, 1856, they resolved “to call a convention of the various base ball clubs of this city and vicinity.” The New York Herald, in … Continue reading →
Graham Womack recently wrote a piece, “The 40 most important people in baseball history, ranked” on The Sporting News website. “The greatest thing about baseball, perhaps, is its history. In nearly 150 years of play in leagues and informal competition that goes back … Continue reading →
Noted author, Bill Ryczek recently published an article, “From a Game to a Sport – Baseball in the 1850s” on The National Pastime Museum website. It is a very interesting article on the early days of baseball. Definitely worth a read for baseball fans … Continue reading →
Today marks Doc Adams’ 202nd birthday! Hip-Hip-Huzzah! Hip-Hip-Huzzah! Hip-Hip-Huzzah!
Continue reading →On October 5, 2015, Daniel Lucius ‘Doc’ Adams appeared on the Hall of Fame ballot for the first time as the National Hall of Fame announced the 10 candidates on the 2016 Pre-integration Era ballot. This marked a major milestone in the efforts to … Continue reading →
John Thorn recently gave a lecture in the Oregon Historical Society’s summer series, entitled, “Baseball in the Garden of Eden (can be heard in its entirety here)“. It was on the occasion of the ‘Laws of Base Ball’ making its … Continue reading →
On August 16, 1898, Henry Chadwick wrote me responding to my letter congratulating him on the title of Father of Base Ball. Mr. Chadwick wrote: “That title of ‘Father of Base Ball’ is out of place. Base like Topsy ‘never … Continue reading →
The 2nd Annual Doc Adams Old Time Festival was held at Old Bethpage Village Restoration.in Old Bethpage, Long Island, NY last weekend. In 2015, this long running (now in its 19th year) festival was renamed to honor Doc Adams. It was a beautiful weekend and … Continue reading →