Yearly Archives: 2024

The Nestor Of Ball Players

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When Doc Adams retired from the Knickerbockers, he was immediately named an honorary member and presented with a set of resolutions thanking him for his long and meritorious service to the club.” This proclamation/resolution (The Nestor* of Ball Players) was presented to Doc as “a most gorgeously engrossed” scroll which was produced by Ben F. Brady. And so, Doc’s active participation in the game he loved and over which he had a significant and pioneering influence came to a close. *A King of ancient Greece who advised the Greeks at Troy; a patriarch in his field, wise counselor, or leader. In … Continue reading →

Thoughts Regarding A Recent Post

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A recent post got me thinking… When Doc Adams set to work in late 1856, none of these aspects of the game were settled,” said Thorn. “This was some seven years after Cartwright had left New York for Hawaii, never to return. For his role in making baseball the success it is, Doc Adams may now be counted as first among the Founding Fathers of Baseball. “Discovery of 1857 Baseball Documents Could Rewrite History of the Game’s Invention“, SCP Auctions No evidence exists for Abner Doubleday’s having anything to do with baseball. There is, on the other hand, sufficient evidence to … Continue reading →

Memories Of The Father Of Base Ball (part 4)

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Buffalo, New York August 1939 Written by: Roger Cook Adams “During the present year when the centennial of the first out-break of base ball is being celebrated at Cooperstown, it may be of interest to record the important part played in the development of the game by an early member of the Knickerbocker Base Ball Club of New York.” … “He was often asked in later years how the game originated, but was unable to fix any definite starting point. He believed it developed from the English game of rounders, which was played with bat, ball and bases, although the … Continue reading →

Talk About Big Shoes To Fill

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It’s always a challenge for children to live up to their celebrity relatives.This article in the “Argus and Patriot” (Montpelier, VT) dated August 28, 1895 illustrates that this is not a new phenomenon. The article is a recount of a game between National Life Insurance Company and the Vermont Mutual Fire Insurance Company. The game was played on Seminary Hill in Montpelier, Vermont on a rather inclement day. The final score was 14-7 in favor of the “fire boys”. The game account is written in the ‘flowery style” of the day and interesting for that alone. However, about halfway into … Continue reading →

Fleischmanns Mountain Athletic Club & Mudville Base Ball Club Raise Awareness

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In 2021, the Fleischmanns Mountain Athletic Club (M.A.C.) and the Mudville Base Ball Club, from the Boston area, played a lively and entertaining doubleheader of 1860’s style baseball. The recent heat wave broke just in time and made the day even more enjoyable for ballists and cranks alike. Collin Miller raised awareness of the contributions of Daniel Lucius “Doc” Adams, MD to our National Pastime and why he should be in the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Making the event even more special, Nancy Adams Downey, a great-granddaughter of Doc Adams, was on hand to watch the festivities and share … Continue reading →

Talking Doc Adams On Baseball And BBQ

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Recently, I had the honor to speak with Jeff Cohen and Len Aberman on their Baseball and BBQ podcast. I had a wonderful time talking with them and greatly appreciate their approaching me to talk about Doc Adams. It was a great opportunity to continue to raise awareness of our favorite baseball pioneer on their popular podcast. The episode was released Saturday, August 24. Marjorie Adams appeared previously on the Marjorie Adams, Baseball Royalty, … Episode on 3/8/2021 and was memorialized in the Marjorie Adams In Memoriam Episode on 7/24/2021. Jeff “Pinetar” Kornhaas, founder of the Knickerbocker Experience, was a … Continue reading →

The Book Of Baseball Literacy

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In “The Book of Baseball Literacy:” David H. Martinez accurately refers to Doc Adams as an early “Father of Baseball”. He also discusses how modern research (by John Thorn, et al) has demonstrated that Alexander Cartwright’s role has been exaggerated with erroneous attribution of contributions. Contributions that should be more correctly credited to Doc Adams. A cross-referenced collection of facts, folklore and untold tales about key figures, events and institutions. Easy-to-find answers to the most common (and obscure but fascinating) baseball questions.” USA Today

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Baseball For Dummies

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We realize that our followers are knowledgeable baseball fans who are fans not only of the game but its history. By referencing a book, “Baseball For Dummies” by late Hall of Famer Joe Morgan with Richard Lally, we don’t mean offend any of our “fans”. We want to applaud this effort to spread awareness about Doc Adams to casual and non-fans. Morgan and Lally highlight Doc Adams and “those magic 90 feet”. Baseball For Dummies is for baseball fans at all levels, from players and coaches to spectators who love the game. Baseball Hall of Fame player Joe Morgan explains … Continue reading →

Marjorie Adams On “My Baseball History” Podcast

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Marjorie Adams talked with Dan Wallach on his “My Baseball History” podcast about her great-grandfather, Daniel Lucius ‘Doc’ Adams, M.D. To steal a line from SABR, Marjorie draws on her family archives and ephemera in addition to more traditional sources to provide an in-depth look into the man John Thorn called “the true father of baseball – and you’ve never even heard of him!” “Liner notes” for this podcast episode can be found at “My Baseball History: 202 – Marjorie Adams“.

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