Interesting Doc Adams Video
While surfing the web, I came across this video that was posted several months ago. It’s an interesting approach in telling Doc’s story and is mostly accurate. Definitely worth a watch.
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Doc Adams Video Homage
Celebrating Doc Adams’ birthday today, and now being a year away from the announcement of the 2025 Classic Baseball Era Hall of Fame Ballot, it seems like a good time to post an homage to the good doctor. This video … Continue reading →
Happy 209th Birthday To Doc Adams!
Today marks Doc Adams’ 209th birthday! Hip-Hip-Huzzah! Hip-Hip-Huzzah! Hip-Hip-Huzzah!
Continue reading →1860 Beadle’s Dime Base-Ball Player
In the premier issue of Beadle’s Dime Base-Ball Player, Hall of Famer Henry Chadwick, expresses gratitude to his friend, Dr. Adams. Doc was also listed as delegate to the 1860 National Convention representing the Knickerbockers with his teammate, William Grenelle. … Continue reading →
The Gotham And The Knickerbockers
On October 18, 1853, the Gotham and the Knickerbockers played what was referred to “the finest and at one time the closest match, that has ever been played between the two clubs”. The Knickerbockers prevailed by a score of 21-14 with Doc Adams … Continue reading →
Marjorie Adams Named The Inaugural Doc Adams Award Recipient
On October 9, 2021, the general meeting of SABR’s Smoky Joe Wood Chapter had a 19th Century Base Ball theme. Presentations on the 1884 season by Bill Ryczek, the popular game of Wicket in CT by Joanne Hulbert, Sunday Base … Continue reading →
Doc Adams Appeared On A Hall Of Fame Ballot For The 1st Time In 2015
On October 5, 2015, Daniel Lucius ‘Doc’ Adams appeared on a Hall of Fame ballot for the first time, 153 years after he retired from the Knickerbockers. The National Baseball Hall of Fame announced Doc Adams as one of the … Continue reading →
Chadwick Letter
Baseball Hall of Famer Henry Chadwick and Doc Adams remained friends until Doc’s death. They often corresponded and reminisced about the ‘old days’ as is evidenced by this letter from Chadwick. 257 Green AveBrooklynOct 4 My Dear Doctor, Your most … Continue reading →
Doc Adam Signs Dedicated In 2018
In 2018, the highlight of Mont Vernon, NH’s annual Lamson Farm Day was the unveiling signs recognizing Mont Vernon as Doc Adams’ birthplace and his role as a Founding Father of Base Ball. It was even more special with Doc’s great-granddaughters, … Continue reading →
1875 Knickerbocker Base Ball Club Reunion Game
In 1875, at the invitation of his former Knickerbocker teammate, James Whyte Davis, Doc Adams was requested to play in a Knickerbocker Reunion game: “I really hope you will favor me with your company and with old associations and memories … Continue reading →