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Doc Adams Birthplace Classic

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The Doc Adams Birthplace Classic was planned to be held today in Doc’s hometown as part of Lamson Farm Day. Unfortunately, unforeseen circumstances led to the cancellation of this year’s event. After much discussion and consideration, it is with regret that we inform the followers of this page and the good folks of Mont Vernon, NH, that the Knickerbocker Experience will not be holding a game on Lamson Farm Day on September 28th. We hope to bring this game back to the Farm in the future. We look forward to the event’s return to next year. The Doc Adams Birthplace … Continue reading →

Doc Adams Birthplace Classic (CANCELLED)

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The Doc Adams Birthplace Classic was planned to be held on Saturday, September 28, in Doc’s hometown as part of Lamson Farm Day. Unfortunately, unforeseen events have led to the cancellation of this year’s event. After much discussion and consideration, it is with regret that we inform the followers of this page [The Knickerbocker Experience Facebook page] and the good folks of Mont Vernon, NH, that the Knickerbocker Experience will not be holding a game on Lamson Farm Day on September 28th. We hope to bring this game back to the Farm in the future. The cancellation was met with … Continue reading →

2023 Doc Adams Memorial Classic

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The Doc Adams Memorial Classic was held on Saturday, September 16, 2023 to honor baseball pioneer Daniel Lucius “Doc” Adams, M.D., one of baseball’s most consequential, yet overlooked, pioneers. Adams was a founding father of base ball and author of 1857 Laws of Base Ball. In 2023, the Doc Adams Birthplace Classic took a brief hiatus, as play shifted to Connecticut as the Doc Adams Memorial Classic. This marked the first time the annual event was hosted in the state where Doc Adams attended college (at Yale) and spent his “retirement” years. After his playing days, Adams moved to Ridgefield … Continue reading →

A Pitch For Doc Adams Is Thrown In Cooperstown

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The latest “Pitch for Doc Adams” event was held on Thursday, Aug. 15 at 4 p.m. at historic Doubleday Field in Cooperstown with two clubs from the Delaware County Vintage Base Ball Association – the Mountain Athletic Club of Fleischmanns and the Polecat Base Ball Club featuring the Hamden Nine from Hamden showcasing nearly 40 years of baseball evolution in a progressive format starting in the year 1857 and finishing in 1895, It was a great event, on a beautiful day, in the town where baseball lives. Fans were treated to a fun day of great play while learning about … Continue reading →

The 2024 Annual Doc Adams Old Time Base Ball Festival

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The 2024 Annual Doc Adams Old Time Base Ball Festival was held last weekend (August 3-4) at Old Bethpage Village Restoration. In 2015, this longest running annual vintage base ball festival of its kind was renamed in honor of Daniel Lucius ‘Doc’ Adams. This year’s festival once again lived up its reputation as a must see for baseball fans, history buffs, and anyone looking for a day of outdoor fun. It was hot, hot, hot and the ballists and cranks did their best to keep cool and stay hydrated. But even the heat couldn’t put a damper on the event … Continue reading →

2017 Facebook Live: Marjorie Adams And Tom Fesolowich

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With the 27th Doc Adams Old Time Base Ball Festival kicking off today at the Old Bethpage Restoration Village, it seemed like a good time for a flashback to 2017 when Marjorie Adams sat down with Tom “Big Bat” Fesolowich to discuss her great-grandfather, baseball pioneer, Doc Adams.

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Annual Doc Adams Old Time Base Ball Festival This Weekend

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The 27th installment of the Annual Doc Adams Old Time Base Ball Festival will take place tomorrow and Sunday, August 3-4, at Old Bethpage Village Restoration. In 2015, this longest running annual vintage base ball festival of its kind was renamed in honor of Daniel Lucius ‘Doc’ Adams. The festival is a must for baseball fans, history buffs, and anyone looking for a a day of outdoor fun. This year, The Kickerbocker Experience will be making its 3rd appearance at the festival. The club’s goal is to provide a memorable “Experience” that honors Doc Adams and the Knickerbockers. If you … Continue reading →

Annual Old Time Base Ball Festival Renamed in Honor of Doc Adams

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The Old Time Base Ball Festival held at Old Bethpage Village Restoration is the longest running Vintage Base Ball Festival of its kind having its inaugural event in 1997. Teams from across the country come to play various different versions of old-time base ball from the 1850s to 1890s. Starting in 1979 as a Civil War reenactment, it evolved into a recreation of the 1864 base ball league made up of teams that existed on the island back in that time period. Players wear vintage uniforms and participate in the sport following the rules and customs of the 19th century … Continue reading →

Annual Doc Adams Old Time Base Ball Festival Next Weekend, August 3-4

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The 27th installment of the Annual Doc Adams Old Time Base Ball Festival will take place next weekend, August 3-4, at Old Bethpage Village Restoration. In 2015, this longest running annual vintage base ball festival of its kind was renamed in honor of Daniel Lucius ‘Doc’ Adams. The festival is a must for baseball fans, history buffs, and anyone looking for a a day of outdoor fun. If you are in the area, come on down and step back in time and watch how base ball was played in its infancy. If you’re not in the immediate area, its worth the … Continue reading →

Mark Your Calendar: Annual Doc Adams Old Time Base Ball Festival

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The 27th installment of the Annual Doc Adams Old Time Base Ball Festival will take place on August 3-4, at Old Bethpage Village Restoration. In 2015, this longest running annual vintage base ball festival of its kind was renamed in honor of Daniel Lucius ‘Doc’ Adams. The festival is a must for baseball fans, history buffs, and anyone looking for a a day of outdoor fun. Mark your calendar! Plan on coming down and step back in time and watch how base ball was played in its infancy. Even if you’re not in the immediate area, it’s worth the trip. Don’t … Continue reading →