It was great to see James Whyte Davis, former teammate of Doc Adams, receive a proper headstone at Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn, New York thanks to SABR and Major League Baseball. Ralph Carhart of SABR organized a wonderful dedication ceremony … Continue reading →
The Knickerbockers held elections annually to determine who would serve as officials. 170 years ago, at the club’s second election, held on May 5, 1846, Adams was named the Knickerbockers’ vice president. At an April 1847 meeting, he became the … Continue reading →
“Someday soon, the average baseball fan will answer the question, ‘Who is the founding father of baseball’ with the name Doc Adams,” Imler said. “This is not only the greatest manuscript in the world of sports, this is one of … Continue reading →