In “The Book of Baseball Literacy:” David H. Martinez accurately refers to Doc Adams as an early “Father of Baseball”. He also discusses how modern research (by John Thorn, et al) has demonstrated that Alexander Cartwright’s role has been exaggerated … Continue reading →
We realize that our followers are knowledgeable baseball fans who are fans not only of the game but its history. By referencing a book, “Baseball For Dummies” by late Hall of Famer Joe Morgan with Richard Lally, we don’t mean … 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 →
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 →
On August 21, 2021, the Wethersfield Red Onion played the Woodstock Hilltoppers at Cove Park in Wethersfield CT in remembrance of their dear friend, Marjorie Adams, and Doc Adams. The spirited game was played by 1864 Base Ball rules. It … Continue reading →
In his book “From Cartwright To Shoeless Joe”, Ron McCulloch discuses Doc Adams role as a baseball pioneer and executive by highlighting his leadership roles with the Knickerbockers and the National Association of Base Ball Players. In early 1858 Knickerbocker … Continue reading →
August 20, 1858. Doc Adams played 3rd base and tallied 1 run. Harry Wright, in his first playing season with the Knickerbockers, played at short. Eleven years later he managed and played for the Cincinnati Red Stockings, the “first professional” … Continue reading →
On August 16, 1898, Hall of Fame pioneer, Henry Chadwick wrote to his friend, Doc Adams, responding to Doc’s letter congratulating him on the title of “Father of Base Ball”. Mr. Chadwick wrote: “That title of ‘Father of Base Ball’ is out … Continue reading →
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 →
With The Pitch For Doc Adams event ironically planned for Doubleday Field, Cooperstown, New York tomorrow, our thoughts are on the baseball pioneer we honor and hope that he will be a member of the Hall of Fame Class of … Continue reading →