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The National Association

Doc Adams Base Ball (Official) Posted on October 31, 2021 by Roger J. Ratzenberger, Jr.June 24, 2022

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 reporting on this meeting, observed: “We understand the object of … Continue reading →

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Historical Dictionary Of Baseball

Doc Adams Base Ball (Official) Posted on October 30, 2021 by Roger J. Ratzenberger, Jr.December 12, 2021

Lyle Spatz discusses Doc Adams in his book, “Historical Dictionary of Baseball“. Adams has been creditd with “inventing” the shortstop position… Historical Dictionary of Baseball, Lyle Spatz  

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Doc’s Post-Baseball Accomplishments

Doc Adams Base Ball (Official) Posted on October 28, 2021 by Roger J. Ratzenberger, Jr.December 10, 2021

When Doc no longer practiced medicine and considered himself fully retired, he became an involved, prominent and respected citizen of the town of Ridgefield.  In 1870, he was elected to one term in the Connecticut State Legislature.  In 1871, he … Continue reading →

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Peverelly’s “American Pastimes”: 1861

Doc Adams Base Ball (Official) Posted on October 26, 2021 by Roger J. Ratzenberger, Jr.December 12, 2021

Doc Adams is mentioned often in Charles A. Peverelly’s 1868 book, “American Pastimes – Containing a History of the Principal Base Ball, Cricket, Rowing, and Yachting Clubs of the United States“. The Book of American Pastimes  is an American classic … Continue reading →

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Doc Moves To Ridgefield

Doc Adams Base Ball (Official) Posted on October 25, 2021 by Roger J. Ratzenberger, Jr.December 10, 2021

In late 1865, Doc and Cornelia moved to Ridgefield, Connecticut and in 1866 the first of their four surviving children, Catharine, was born. In a family tape recording made in late 1961 by their youngest and last surviving child, Roger … Continue reading →

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Some Favorite Doc Quotes

Doc Adams Base Ball (Official) Posted on October 24, 2021 by Roger J. Ratzenberger, Jr.June 24, 2022

I have learned a lot about Daniel Lucius ‘Doc’ Adams over the last decade, and have developed a great admiration for the ballist, the pioneer, the executive, his contributions to the game of baseball, his post-playing career, and his demonstrared … Continue reading →

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Special Early Baseball Overview Committee Convened

Doc Adams Base Ball (Official) Posted on October 23, 2021 by Roger J. Ratzenberger, Jr.December 10, 2021

Here’s an update (excerpt) on the Special Early Baseball Overview Committee – the committee that establishes the ballot of 10 finalists to be considered for the Hall of Fame Class of 2022. Both the Early Baseball Era Committee, which will … Continue reading →

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But Didn’t We Have Fun?

Doc Adams Base Ball (Official) Posted on October 23, 2021 by Roger J. Ratzenberger, Jr.December 12, 2021

Peter Morris highlights how Doc Adams’ passion for baseball was critical to game’s early survival in his book, But Didn’t We Have Fun?, The book has been described as: Mr. Morris retrieves a lost era and a lost way of … Continue reading →

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Peverelly’s “American Pastimes”: 1858

Doc Adams Base Ball (Official) Posted on October 22, 2021 by Roger J. Ratzenberger, Jr.December 12, 2021

Doc Adams is mentioned often in Charles A. Peverelly’s 1868 book, “American Pastimes – Containing a History of the Principal Base Ball, Cricket, Rowing, and Yachting Clubs of the United States“. The Book of American Pastimes  is an American classic … Continue reading →

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Major League Baseball Profiles

Doc Adams Base Ball (Official) Posted on October 20, 2021 by Roger J. Ratzenberger, Jr.December 12, 2021

David Nemec, American baseball historian, novelist and playwright, provides an interesting profile of Doc Adams in his book, “Major League Baseball Profiles, 1871-1900, Volume 2: The Hall of Famers and Memorable Personalities Who Shaped the Game“. This 2-volume series is … Continue reading →

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