Knickerbockers vs. the Gotham
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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In light of the recent analysis o Louisf Wadsworth in John Thorn’s writings & his being the Knick representative (one of three) to the NABBP Convention where the 9 inning Rule was enacted, it is interesting to note that he turns up as a player for the Gotham. He came & went regarding membership in the Knicks more than once. Extensive info on him in “Baseball in the Garden of Eden.”