Happy Birthday Doc Adams Base Ball!

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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 Ball Conference in Cooperstown…. Selection of Doc as SABR’s 2014 Overlooked 19th Century Baseball Legend… to name a couple. We look forward to continuing to advance the truth of the origins of the game of baseball and ensure that Daniel Lucius ‘Doc’ Adams is acknowledged for his contributions and achievements in the advancement of the game. Thanks to all our … Continue reading →

The Doc Adams’ Old Time Base Ball Festival

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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 of the weekend was the announcement that the Festival would be renamed in honor of Doc Adams. Marjorie Adams was on hand to receive a plaque commemorating the event and shared her knowledge of her great-grandfather’s accomplishments and contributions to the game.

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18th Annual Old Time Base Ball Festival: August 1&2

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The 18th Annual Old Time Base Ball Festival at the Old Bethpage Village Restoration, the birthplace of Vintage Base Ball,  is less than two weeks away!This year they will be honoring the relatives of one of the Fathers of Baseball Daniel Lucius “Doc” Adams. The festival will be renamed in his honor to attempt to gain support for his enshrinement into the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. Come on down, watch some great base ball and learn about and help support one of the True Founding Fathers of Baseball. Check out Old Time Base Ball at Old Bethpage Village Restoration on … Continue reading →