Do You Know Doc Adams (Chapter 1: He Was More Than A Player)
On the Induction Day for the National Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2024, our thoughts look forward to our hopes for the Class of 2025. #DocAdamsHOF.
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Doc Adams Base Ball Biography (Base Ball Executive)
In May of 1846, his first full year with the Knickerbockers, Doc was elected Vice-President of the club and would, over his seventeen years of membership, go on to serve six terms as President (’47, ’48, ’49, ’56, ’57 and … Continue reading →
Baseball Americana At The Library Of Congress
In 2018, The Library of Congress hosted the Baseball Americana exhibition. The ‘Laws of Base Ball” authored by Doc Adams was the centerpiece of this major, year-long exhibition. The exhibition explored baseball’s past and present and how the game forged … Continue reading →
A Pitch For Doc Adams
The Vintage Base Ball community is raising awareness of baseball pioneer, Doc Adams, and his Hall of Fame case. Clubs across the country will host mid-19th century style base ball games to raise awareness of the many contributions of baseball … Continue reading →
Doc Adams Base Ball Biography (Base Ball Player)
“I used to play shortstop, and I believe I was the first to occupy it as it had formerly been left uncovered.”¹ Doc is credited with creating the position of shortstop in 1849/50 because the very light-weight balls would not … Continue reading →
Doc Adams Base Ball Biography (Baseball Pioneer)
Daniel came to New York in 1839, set-up his medical practice and began playing base ball, although it is known he was playing some form of “bat and ball” as early as 1832 (See, The Early Years) at his home … Continue reading →
Doc Adams Base Ball Biography (Preface)
For the next several weeks, we will recount Doc’s base ball (yes, it was two words when Doc played) biography to provide more information to those who may wonder who this 19th century Doctor was and why it is unconscionable … Continue reading →