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Doc Adams Video Homage

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As we await the announcement of the 2025 Classic Baseball Era Ballot, it seems like a good time to post an homage to the good doctor. This video briefly highlights his contributions to the National Pastime, details his love of the game, and demonstrates the way he is embraced and honored by today’s fans and ballists. A more detailed presentation of Daniel Lucius Adams, M.D. life can be found here More information can always be found at Doc Adams Base Ball.

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In His Own Words Chapter 2: Balls (The Chicago Chronicle)

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This is the second chapter in a nine-part series, excerpts from an interview(s) in the “The Chicago Chronicle” and “The Sporting News”, both appearing in the mid-late 1890s. This chapter is titled: “Balls”. The 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 the Midwest apparently originating in The Chicago Chronicle on June 23, 1895. He never talked about baseball. We have not one thing in the family, that Doc … Continue reading →

In His Own Words Chapter 1: Enthusiasm (The Chicago Chronicle)

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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 the Midwest apparently originating in The Chicago Chronicle on June 23, 1895. This is the first chapter in a nine-part series, excerpts from those two mentioned articles and are Doc Adams’ recollections of the game and its early history, in his own words. This first chapter is titled: “Enthusiasm”. He never talked about baseball. We have not one thing in … Continue reading →

Big League Vintage On Doc Adams

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Doc Adams was featured on the Big League Vintage podcast. Big League Vintage is a new podcast with brief, informative, and entertaining episodes which can be found on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. If you have a few minutes, check it out. You’ll be glad you did. Welcome to Big League Vintage, a short-form podcast that uncovers the hidden gems and untold stories of America’s favorite pastime, brought to life through the lens of vintage baseball cards, rare collectibles, memorabilia, and historical ephemera. Big League Vintage Immerse yourself in the timeless legacy of baseball as we celebrate its unforgettable history, one … Continue reading →

Marjorie On The “Roller Out The Barrel” Vintage Base Ball Podcast

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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 Marjorie on Doc Adams, click here.

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Knickerbocker Base Ball Club Founded

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There was a time that a member of the Pre-integration Era Committee touted Wikipedia as a research source he used.. In response to that, the entries related to Doc Adams and the New York Knickerbockers have been greatly enhanced. Hopefully, Wikipedia will not again be a main source for research – how about DocAdamsBaseBall.org?. However, if it is, here is how the founding of the Knickerbocker Base Ball Club and Doc’s engagement currently reads. While a member of Knickerbocker Engine Company No. 12 of the New York City Fire Department, Alexander Joy Cartwright became involved in playing town ball (a similar game to baseball, and … Continue reading →

FLASHBACK: First Doc Adams Event In Mont Vernon A Great Success

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FLASHBACK: On September 23, 2017, the Doc Adams Invitational relocated to Lamson Farm in Doc Adams’ hometown of Mont Vernon and re-christened the Doc Adams Birthplace Classic. (In 2016, the inaugural Doc Adams Invitational was played in Andover, MA.) To see more of the history of the event, visit our Doc Adams Birthplace Classic page.

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Oliver Wendell Holmes

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While Doc Adams was at Harvard Medical School he made the acquaintance of Oliver Wendell Holmes (Sr.), as they roomed at the same boarding house. In a bit of an interesting twist, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. has a tie to baseball as well. According to John Helyar’s classic, “Lords of the Realm,” baseball’s Reserve Clause dated to 1879, when the eight pro teams at the time opted to “reserve” five of their players apiece each year, preventing high salaries and free agency. The arrangement soon drew heated opposition, including in 1915 when owners of the short-lived Federal League brought an … Continue reading →

KBBC Game Ball (HOF)

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The oldest existing game ball from a scheduled baseball match is on display in Cooperstown. It is from the game between the Knickerbocker Base Ball Club and the Gothams played on September 20, 1854. Doc Adams played in that game, batting 4th, had 6 Hands Lost and 1 Run scored. The Knickerbockers defeated the Gothams 24-13.

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