A seminal interview of Daniel Lucius Adams, M.D. appeared in The Sporting News on February 29, 1896. This is the only known first-hand account of Doc’s memories of the game. Similar interviews (or excerpts) began to appear in newspapers across … Continue reading →
In 2015, Marjorie Adams was interviewed on WBUR’s “Only a Game” about her great-grandfather, baseball pioneer, Doc Adams. Doc Adams: 19th Century Ballplayer, 21st Century Hall of Famer? (article) In baseball, there are rules. The distance between bases is 90 … Continue reading →
Matthew Barnard shared this podcast he did with Marjorie in October 2020. Marjorie not only talks about Doc Adams but also talks a little bit about herself. An interesting interview, definitely worth a listen. Thanks again Matthew. For more of … Continue reading →
Help us SHARE Doc Adams’ story with friends, on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X, … Special thanks to Jake Schmidt for all his efforts on the “Do You Know Doc Adams?” videos. Did you know that the game of baseball as … Continue reading →
When Doc Adams retired from the Knickerbockers, he was immediately named an honorary member and presented with a set of resolutions thanking him for his long and meritorious service to the club.” This proclamation/resolution (The Nestor* of Ball Players) was presented … Continue reading →
Recently, I had the honor to speak with Jeff Cohen and Len Aberman on their Baseball and BBQ podcast. I had a wonderful time talking with them and greatly appreciate their approaching me to talk about Doc Adams. It was … Continue reading →
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 →
On March 8, 2021, Marjorie Adams appeared on Baseball and BBQ Podcast Episode #87 (Marjorie Adams-Baseball Royalty) with Len Aberman and Jeff Cohen, and Jeff “Pinetar” Kornhaas. It was a very interesting discussion about her great-grandfather, Doc Adams, and Marjorie’s … Continue reading →
On March 8, 2021, Marjorie Adams appeared on the Baseball and BBQ podcast to discuss her great-grandfather and baseball pioneer, Daniel Lucius ‘Doc’ Adams, MD, with Leonard Aberman, Jeff Cohen, and special guest Jeff ‘Pinetar’ Kornhaas. The podcast can be … Continue reading →
Roger Cook Adams wrote the “Nestor of Ball Players” about his father in August 1939. Besides some facts about Doc’s contributions, it’s interesting how Roger Cook Adams highlighted how Doc’s passion for the game was invaluable to the early game, … Continue reading →