Baseball State by State
In his book, “Baseball State by State: Major and Negro League Players, Ballparks, Museums and Historical Sites”, Chris Jensen highlights Doc Adams for the state of New Hampshire.
Continue reading →Peverelly’s “American Pastimes”: 1847
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 →
John Montgomery Ward On Baseball’s Origins
In Francis C. Richter’s (editor of Sporting Life) book, “Richter’s History and Records of Base Ball” written in 1914, is a comprehensive work among the early books on baseball. From the preface: This volume is designed to supply the growing … Continue reading →
Memories Of The Father Of Base Ball (Part 1)
Buffalo, New York August 1939 Written by: Roger Cook Adams “During the present year when the centennial of the first out-break of base ball is being celebrated at Cooperstown, it may be of interest to record the important part played … Continue reading →
The Players League: History, Clubs, Ballplayers and Statistics
Ed Koszarek mentions Doc Adams and his contributions in his book, “The Players League: History, Clubs, Ballplayers and Statistics“,
Continue reading →The 24th Annual Doc Adams Old Time Base Ball Festival
2021 marked the return of the Annual Doc Adams Old Time Base Ball Festival on July 31 – August 1 at Old Bethpage Village Restoration. In 2015, this longest running annual vintage base ball festival of its kind was renamed … Continue reading →
Petition Signatures Surpass 1,500
Our petition to recognize Daniel Lucius “Doc” Adams’s role as a founding father of our National Pastime has now garnered 1,500 signatures! The show of support via the petition demonstrates that we are successfully telling Doc Adams story. The intent … Continue reading →
Doc Adams – SABR’s Overlooked 19th Century Baseball Legend
On July 31, 2014, Daniel Lucius “Doc” Adams (1814 – 1899) was selected as the 19th Century Overlooked Baseball Legend by the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR). This recognition came in the bi-centennial of his birth. Each year SABR … Continue reading →
23rd Annual Doc Adams Old Time Base Ball Tournament This Weekend
The 2021 Annual Doc Adams Old Time Base Ball Festival will take place next weekend, July 31 – August 1, at Old Bethpage Village Restoration. In 2015, this longest running annual vintage base ball festival was renamed in honor of Daniel Lucius ‘Doc’ … Continue reading →
Peverelly’s “American Pastimes”: 1846
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 →