“Anyone looking for the origins and development of the “New York Game,” what we know as baseball, invariably runs into “Doc” Adams at nearly every turn. The Doubleday and Cartwright founding myths have long been exploded. Yet, the man who … Continue reading →
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 →
As part of our awareness efforts this year, we shared a number of short videos about Doc Adams events and support. Due to the response, we will continue using this format in the future, Here’s a sample of this year’s … Continue reading →
Well, we had hoped that Doc Adams would be on a Hall of Fame ballot for the 2nd time. The first time, in 2015 (on the 2016 Pre-integration Era ballot), Adams missed election by just 2 votes! The Classic Baseball … Continue reading →
Lyle Spatz discusses Doc Adams in his book, “Historical Dictionary of Baseball“. Adams has been creditd with “inventing” the shortstop position… Historical Dictionary of Baseball, Lyle Spatz
Continue reading →In late 1865, Doc and Cornelia moved to Ridgefield, Connecticut and in 1866 the first of their four surviving children, Catharine, was born. In a family tape recording made in late 1961 by their youngest and last surviving child, Roger … Continue reading →
To the National Baseball Hall of Fame, It was disappointing to see the BBWAA-appointed Historical Overview Committee strike out once again. “One of the first things that I recognized was that we couldn’t wait until 2031 to look at some … Continue reading →
To the National Baseball Hall of Fame Historical Overview Committee, It was disappointing to see the Historical Overview Committee strike out once again. “One of the first things that I recognized was that we couldn’t wait until 2031 to look … Continue reading →
In response to a “challenge” post to share a video about the Hall of Fame moment or artifact from the Hall with the tag #nationalbaseballhalloffameandmuseummoment, it was a struggle to find something Doc Adams related. The only artifact that came … Continue reading →
Written and published by San Francisco historian Seymour R. Church in 1902, “Base Ball 1845-1871” details the history and origins of baseball, from the formation of the New York Knickerbockers in 1845 through the establishment of the first professional league … Continue reading →