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“The Laws of Baseball … and the Unchanging Game” by John Thorn

Doc Adams Base Ball (Official) Posted on July 18, 2018 by Roger J. Ratzenberger, Jr.July 14, 2022

John Thorn’s speech was one of the highlights of this past weekend’s events at the Library of Congress’ Baseball Americana exhibition. John is the Official Historian for Major League Baseball and his blog, ‘Our Game’, is a must read for baseball fans. … Continue reading →

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Baseball Americana on All-star Weekend

Doc Adams Base Ball (Official) Posted on July 17, 2018 by Roger J. Ratzenberger, Jr.July 14, 2022

The events of All-star Weekend associated with the Library of Congress’  Baseball Americana exhibition did not disappoint. The centerpiece of the exhibition is Baseball’s Magna Carta in its 1st major exhibition since being rediscovered and sold at auction for $3.26M. … Continue reading →

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Knickerbockers vs. the Gotham

Doc Adams Base Ball (Official) Posted on July 16, 2018 by Roger J. Ratzenberger, Jr.July 14, 2022

In their first friendly game of the 1853 season, the Knickerbockers played the Gotham. Doc Adams played with his Knickerbocker team making 2 outs and scoring 3.runs. 

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Doc Adams and Achieving Excellence

Doc Adams Base Ball (Official) Posted on July 9, 2018 by Roger J. Ratzenberger, Jr.July 14, 2022

191 years ago today (July 9, 1827), I was 12 and at the Kimball Union School in Meriden, NH. My father wrote me:“One of your greatest faults as a scholar is the want of perseverance, to struggle with little recurring … Continue reading →

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Baseball Americana at the Library of Congress

Doc Adams Base Ball (Official) Posted on July 8, 2018 by Roger J. Ratzenberger, Jr.July 14, 2022

The Baseball Americana exhibition at the Library of Congress is now open and gearing up for All-star weekend.  The ‘Laws of  Base Ball” authored by Doc Adams is the centerpiece of this major, year-long exhibition. The exhibition will explore baseball’s past and present … Continue reading →

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2018 Doc Adams Old Time Base Ball Festival

Doc Adams Base Ball (Official) Posted on July 7, 2018 by Roger J. Ratzenberger, Jr.September 16, 2023

The 2018 Annual Doc Adams Old Time Base Ball  Festival will take place on August 4 & 5 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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Baseball Americana Exhibit Opens at the Library of Congress

Doc Adams Base Ball (Official) Posted on June 29, 2018 by Roger J. Ratzenberger, Jr.July 14, 2022

The ‘Laws of Base Ball” authored by Doc Adams will be the centerpiece of a major year-long exhibition that opens today at the Library of Congress. The exhibition will explore baseball’s past and present and how the game has forged a … Continue reading →

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First Base Ball Game At Elysian Fields

Doc Adams Base Ball (Official) Posted on June 19, 2018 by Roger J. Ratzenberger, Jr.July 14, 2022

What is often referred to as the first recorded game played under the Knickerbocker Rules (now believed to be yet another intrasquad game), took place on June 19, 1846, when the Knickerbockers lost to the New York Baseball Club (aka … Continue reading →

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The Bat and Ball Letter

Doc Adams Base Ball (Official) Posted on June 15, 2018 by Roger J. Ratzenberger, Jr.July 14, 2022

On June 15, 1832, Doc Adams received a letter from his 11-year old sister that has become known as the “Bat and Ball letter“. In the letter his sister Nancy sent to him at school, she said, “I have not … Continue reading →

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A Little Knickerbocker Base Ball Club History

Doc Adams Base Ball (Official) Posted on June 5, 2018 by Roger J. Ratzenberger, Jr.July 14, 2022

ON THIS DATE: (June 5th) IN 1846: Doc Adams was appointed to a committee with teammates, Duncan Curry and William Tucker to arrange a game with the New York Base Ball Club. That game would take place two weeks later. IN … Continue reading →

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  1. Paul Doyle on Remembering The First Baseball ConventionNovember 7, 2025

    Glad I found this site. Live two towns over from Adams’ birthplace of Mont Vernon, NH

  2. Joie Anderson on In Memory Of Nancy Adams DowneySeptember 7, 2025

    After reading about him and all he did for baseball, he should totally be in the Hall of Fame!

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    May Nancy and Marjorie's memories be for a blessing forever.

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    Marjorie was my friend above all.

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