Doc Adams is mentioned often in Charles A. Peverelly’s 1868 book, “American Pastimes – Containing a History of the Principal Base Ball, Cricket, Rowing, and Yachting Clubs of the United States“. The Book of American Pastimes is an American classic … Continue reading →
For a little fun for today, we are throwing out a trivia question. Look carefully at the list of players below and see if you can determine all 3 things they all have in common. If you’d like more trivia, … Continue reading →
The oldest existing game ball from a scheduled baseball match is on display in Cooperstown. It is from the game between the Knickerbocker Base Ball Club and the Gothams played on September 20, 1854. Doc Adams played in that game, … Continue reading →
VINTAGE GAME TO BOOST AWARENESS OF FORGOTTEN BASEBALL LEGENDFormer physician from New Hampshire wrote 1857 “Laws of Base Ball” MEDIA CONTACT: Collin Miller can be reached here or through us. UPDATED: September 18, 2021Breaking…Due to the wet weather and the … Continue reading →
Doc Adams is mentioned often in Charles A. Peverelly’s 1868 book, “American Pastimes – Containing a History of the Principal Base Ball, Cricket, Rowing, and Yachting Clubs of the United States“. The Book of American Pastimes is an American classic … Continue reading →
VINTAGE GAME TO BOOST AWARENESS OF FORGOTTEN BASEBALL LEGENDFormer physician from New Hampshire wrote 1857 “Laws of Base Ball” MEDIA CONTACT: Collin Miller can be reached here or through us. UPDATED: September 18, 2021Breaking…Due to the wet weather and the … Continue reading →
“He’s the true father of baseball and you’ve never heard of him.” John Thorn, Official Historian of MLB “Well you know Doc saved baseball.” Fred Ivor Campbell, noted baseball historian and author “Ninety feet between home plate and first base … Continue reading →
The Wilton Kiwanis, the 2nd largest club in New England, recently showed support for Doc Adams by promoting our Doc Adams education campaign in their newsletter. Wilton is located right next to Ridgefield, CT where Doc lived from 1865 to … Continue reading →
In 1875, at the invitation of his former Knickerbocker teammate, James Whyte Davis, Doc Adams was requested to play in a Knickerbocker Reunion game: “I really hope you will favor me with your company and with old associations and memories … Continue reading →
Per yesterday’s post the Fashion Race Course games ok were played between All-Star teams (pick nines) comprised of the finest New York-area players versus the finest Brooklyn area players and was the 1st real All-Star Series. It was also the … Continue reading →