Marjorie Adams, great-granddaughter of Doc Adams, delivered a research presentation, “Doc Adams: A Founding Father of Baseball” at SABR 47 yesterday, June 29 at the Grand Hyatt in New York City. Marjorie delivered an engaging and enlightening presentation on Doc Adams’ life and his role … Continue reading →
Marjorie Adams delivers her “Doc Adams: A Founding Father of Baseball” presentation TODAY at SABR 47, the Society of American Baseball Research’s annual convention in NYC. For details on her presentation, check out our “Marjorie Adams to Deliver Research Presentation … Continue reading →
SABR 47, the Society of American Baseball Research’s annual convention opens today in NYC. Marjorie Adams delivers her “Doc Adams: A Founding Father of Baseball” presentation tomorrow. For details on her presentation, check out our “Marjorie Adams to Deliver Research Presentation … Continue reading →
It is only 1 week until Marjorie Adams delivers her “Doc Adams: A Founding Father of Baseball” presentation at SABR 47, the Society of American Baseball Research’s annual convention to be held this year in NYC. For details on her presentation, … Continue reading →
What is often referred to as the first recorded game played under the Knickerbocker Rules (now believed to be yet another intrasquad game), took place on June 19, 1846, when the Knickerbockers lost to the New York Baseball Club (aka … Continue reading →
On June 15, 1832, Doc Adams received a letter from his 11-year old sister that has become known as the “Bat and Ball letter“. In the letter his sister Nancy sent to him at school, she said, “I have not … Continue reading →
It is only 3 weeks until Marjorie Adams delivers her “Doc Adams: A Founding Father of Baseball” presentation at SABR 47, the Society of American Baseball Research’s annual convention to be held this year in NYC. For details on her presentation, … Continue reading →
ON THIS DATE: (June 5th) IN 1846: Doc Adams was appointed to a committee with teammates, Duncan Curry and William Tucker to arrange a game with the New York Base Ball Club. That game would take place two weeks later. IN … Continue reading →