Doc Adams was named on the Pre-Integration Era Committee this week, so, here’s a quick update on the upcoming timeline of National Baseball Hall of Fame events. On December 7, 2015, the 16-member Pre-Integration Era Committee will be voting on … Continue reading →
Today the National Hall of Fame announced the candidates on the 2016 Pre-integration Era ballot. Daniel Lucius ‘Doc’ Adams was named as one of the 10 candidates. This marks a major milestone in the efforts to have Doc recognized with enshrinement. … Continue reading →
From SABR member John Thorn at Our Game on November 14, 2012: Twenty years ago I “rediscovered” Daniel Lucius “Doc” Adams with the publication in the debut issue of the Elysian Fields Quarterly of my article “The True Father of … Continue reading →
Marjorie Adams was interviewed by Corey Kilgannon of the New York Times in “Late Rally for Doc Adams, a Jeter Before There Were Mitts”. The article chronicles Doc Adams’ accomplishments and contributions to the game of baseball, as well as … Continue reading →
On September 23, 1845, by virtue of its constitution and by-laws, the Knickerbocker Base Ball Club was officially formed. Considered by most baseball historians to have been the first officially organized base ball (2 words in the 19th century) club; … Continue reading →
In January 1962, Adelaide and Daniel P. Adams conducted an interview of Roger Cook Adams in New York City. Fortunately for us, they made an audio recording of that interview. Now you can hear Roger’s recollections about his father, baseball … Continue reading →
Marjorie Adams attended a Sunday afternoon doubleheader on September 13, between the Dirigo Vintage Base Ball Club and the Boston-based New England Picked Nine in Waldoboro, ME. Read about the day in the Blast from past: Vintage baseball conjures memories … Continue reading →
Marjorie Adams was interviewed in an article appearing in the Saratogian, “Vintage players help to preserve baseball’s history”, on August 25, 2015. In the interview, she talked about Doc, his accomplishments, and his contributions to the game.
Continue reading →Doc Adams Base Ball is celebrating it’s 2nd birthday! A lot has happened over the last two years. An engaging and memorable presentation by Doc Adams (Marjorie Adams) and Pops O’Maxfield at SABR’s 6th Annual Frederick Ivor-Campbell 19th Century Base … Continue reading →
The 18th Annual Old Time Base Ball Festival was held this past weekend (August 1-2, 2015) at Old Bethpage Village Restoration. It was a great event as ballists and cranks alike enjoyed the beautiful weather and entertaining games. A highlight … Continue reading →