Doc Adams’ “Laws of Base Ball” will soon debut in the Hall of Fame’s “Taking the Field” exhibit, showcasing their historical significance. The unveiling is set for May 22, coinciding with the Memorial Day Weekend celebration. Visitors will learn about these foundational documents and their impact on baseball’s evolution.
Continue reading →Hi all, just a reminder that we’re still looking for more videos. So, if you’re a Doc Adams supporter, take a minute to record one and send it to us (click here). Thanks for your support. While enjoying the festivities at the Doc Adams Old Time Base Ball Festival this past weekend, several folks mentioned they liked the videos we did last year. All of which can be found on our Multimedia page. It was a bit hectic pulling them together last year while we were focusing on raising awareness about Doc Adams during a ballot year. A lot of … Continue reading →
While enjoying the festivities at the Doc Adams Old Time Base Ball Festival this past weekend, several folks mentioned they liked the videos we did last year. All of which can be found on our Multimedia page. It was a bit hectic pulling them together last year while we were focusing on raising awareness about Doc Adams during a ballot year. A lot of folks helped make those videos possible. Their time and efforts were greatly appreciated. So, a thought came to mind about starting to pull together videos in advance of Doc Adams’ next ballot appearance opportunity. He will … Continue reading →
We’ve had some issues reported with the link to the additional photos from our latest post. If you are having difficulty seeing those additional photos from our latest post they can be found here: 2025 Doc Adams Old Time Base Ball Festival. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Continue reading →In the introduction to a guest post by Jamie Selko on the Our Game blog, John Thorn, the Official Historian of Major League Baseball, mentions his opinion on Doc Adams. I am on the record for stating my belief that the Baseball Hall of Fame has enough nineteenth-century players, and that what it needs is more pioneers, namely Doc Adams, Al Reach, and Jim Creighton. But if there is a case to be made for more early players, my friend Jamie Selko makes it simply yet brilliantly, below. The post, “Getting the Short (Season) Shrift”, is an interesting read.
Continue reading →Congratulations to Dick Allen and Dave Parker for being elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. They were elected via the Classic Baseball Era Committee which includes everyone pre-1980 (covering 120+ years). The 2 played after 1963 and 1973 respectively. It took Allen 20 times on the ballot to get elected and Parker 18 times. They both have had a long wait; however, not as long as Doc Adams. It’s been 162 years since Doc Adams retired and he is still waiting to appear on a ballot for the 2nd time. This, even though he missed election by 2 … Continue reading →
The mystery of who will be on the 2025 Classic Baseball Era ballot will be solved on Monday, November 4. Stay tuned as we anxiously await release of the ballot on Monday, Our fingers are crossed as we hope to see Doc Adams appear on a Hall of Fame ballot for the 2nd time and hope this is the year… Dec. 8: Hall of Fame’s Classic Baseball Committee results The Hall of Fame’s Classic Baseball Committee voting results will be announced during an MLB Network broadcast. The Hall of Fame announced several changes to their Era Committee voting structure two years … Continue reading →
With The Pitch For Doc Adams event ironically planned for Doubleday Field, Cooperstown, New York tomorrow, our thoughts are on the baseball pioneer we honor and hope that he will be a member of the Hall of Fame Class of 2025. This is the 3rd and final chapter of Do You Know Doc Adams (Chapter 1: He Was More Than A Player, Chapter 2: The Laws of Base Ball). Special thanks to Jake Schmidt for all his efforts on the “Doc You Know Doc Adams?” videos.
Continue reading →On the Induction Day for the National Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2024, our thoughts look forward to our hopes for the Class of 2025. #DocAdamsHOF.
Continue reading →The Knickerbocker Experience was highlighted in this summer’s Vintage Base Ball Association (VBBA)’s Quarterly newsletter. The VBBA was formed on February 11, 1996, when delegates from thirteen clubs representing five states assembled in Columbus, Ohio. Their goal was to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the first recorded base ball match between organized teams. Using the National Association of Base Ball Players (c. 1858) as a model, the delegates formed the Vintage Base Ball Association. Visit their site to learn more about the VBBA and its mission statement. This article provides some background the Knickerbocker Experience and its tentative upcoming schedule. … Continue reading →
