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Knickerbockers Vs. The Gothams

Doc Adams Base Ball (Official) Posted on September 5, 2023 by Roger J. Ratzenberger, Jr.January 23, 2023

Doc Adams led off and tallied 2 runs in the ‘great’ match between the Knickerbocker and Gotham Clubs won by Gotham 21-7. Per the New York Daily Times, “There was some fine batting by Dr. Adams…” “Gotham Club of New … Continue reading →

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Posted in 2023, Recurring (2023) | Tagged Knickerbocker Game | Leave a reply

Talk About Big Shoes To Fill

Doc Adams Base Ball (Official) Posted on August 28, 2023 by Roger J. Ratzenberger, Jr.January 23, 2023

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 … Continue reading →

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Posted in 2023, Recurring (2023) | Tagged Father of Baseball | Leave a reply

Marjorie Adams On “My Baseball History” Podcast

Doc Adams Base Ball (Official) Posted on August 23, 2023 by Roger J. Ratzenberger, Jr.January 23, 2023

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 … Continue reading →

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VBBA Highlights The Knickerbocker Experience

Doc Adams Base Ball (Official) Posted on August 18, 2023 by Roger J. Ratzenberger, Jr.September 16, 2023

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 … Continue reading →

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Henry Chadwick On The Father Of Baseball

Doc Adams Base Ball (Official) Posted on August 16, 2023 by Roger J. Ratzenberger, Jr.January 23, 2023

On August 16, 1898, Henry Chadwick wrote to Doc Adams responding to Doc’s letter congratulating him on the title of “Father of Base Ball”. Mr. Chadwick wrote: “That title of ‘Father of Base Ball’ is out of place. Base like Topsy ‘never … Continue reading →

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Happy 10th Birthday DocAdamsBaseBall.org!

Doc Adams Base Ball (Official) Posted on August 13, 2023 by Roger J. Ratzenberger, Jr.September 16, 2023

The Doc Adams Base Ball website is celebrating it’s 10th birthday! It’s been a fun, exciting, and rewarding ride – one that will continue until Doc and his contributions are well known by baseball fans. Hopefully, this will result in … Continue reading →

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Preparations For Knickerbocker Experience And Doc Adams Memorial

Doc Adams Base Ball (Official) Posted on August 11, 2023 by Roger J. Ratzenberger, Jr.September 16, 2023

This past weekend, Doc Adams was celebrated at the Old Bethpage Village Restoration with the Doc Adams Old Time Base Ball Festival. As usual, it was a great time for ballists and cranks alike. In addition to the usual great … Continue reading →

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The Fly Game: Knickerbockers Vs. Empires

Doc Adams Base Ball (Official) Posted on August 10, 2023 by Roger J. Ratzenberger, Jr.January 23, 2023

On August 10, 1859, the Knickerbockers played the Empires at Elysian Fields.It was the first game of the 1859 season between these two teams, however, it was not a regular match as they played “the fly game”. In the fly … Continue reading →

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Doc Adams Portrait Hangs At The Fairfield County Bank

Doc Adams Base Ball (Official) Posted on August 8, 2023 by Roger J. Ratzenberger, Jr.August 8, 2023

Daniel Lucius Adams, M.D. was the 1st President of the Ridgefield Savings Bank which opened in 1871 in the Bailey & Gage store at the Old Hundred (which is now the Aldrich Museum). In 2004, the Ridgefield Savings Bank and … Continue reading →

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The 2023 Annual Doc Adams Old Time Base Ball Festival

Doc Adams Base Ball (Official) Posted on August 7, 2023 by Roger J. Ratzenberger, Jr.September 16, 2023

The 2023 Annual Doc Adams Old Time Base Ball Festival was held on August 5-6 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 … Continue reading →

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Posted in 2023, Event, Recurring (2023) | Tagged #DocAdamsHOF2025, Art Shamsky, Doc Adams Old Time Base Ball Festival | 1 Reply

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