“Famous First Facts About Sports” by Irene M. Franc and David M. Brownstone features more than 5,400 ‘firsts’ in more than 110 sports, covering all of the major and most of the minor sports played in the U.S. Of special … Continue reading →
When Doc no longer practiced medicine and considered himself fully retired, he became an involved, prominent and respected citizen of the town of Ridgefield, CT. In 1870, he was elected to one term in the Connecticut State Legislature. In 1871, … Continue reading →
Doc Adams is mentioned often in Charles A. Peverelly’s 1868 book, “American Pastimes – Containing a History of the Principal Base Ball, Cricket, Rowing, and Yachting Clubs of the United States“. The Book of American Pastimes is an American classic and … Continue reading →
I have learned a lot about Daniel Lucius ‘Doc’ Adams over the last decade, and have developed a great admiration for the ballist, the pioneer, the executive, his contributions to the game of baseball, his post-playing career, and his demonstrated … Continue reading →
James Winters includes Doc Adams in his book, “Centerfield – The History Of Baseball”. He highlights his creation of the shortstop position and mentions his role in bat and ball manufacture and rules development and standardization.
Continue reading →In David Stevens’ book, “Baseball’s Radical For All Seasons” he mentions John Montgomery Ward’s letter crediting Doc Adams’s important role in baseball’s development. When in about the year 1842, or earlier, Dr. D.L. Adams, Alexander J. Cartwright, Colonel James Lee, … Continue reading →
In his book, “Baseball State by State: Major and Negro League Players, Ballparks, Museums and Historical Sites“, Chris Jensen highlights Doc Adams for the state of New Hampshire.
Continue reading →In April of 1905, a call went out from Albert Spalding looking to learn about the “origin of baseball”. Based on the Knickerbocker members he listed; his call was about ten to fifteen years too late. Now granted, the Knickerbockers … Continue reading →
Jay Jaffe of FanGraphs, who has been a consistent supporter of Doc Adams Hall of Fame candidacy, weighed in on Doc Adams once again being left off the Hall of Fame ballot. I’m far less bothered by their omissions than … Continue reading →