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 →
Six years ago, Marjorie Adams was interviewed on WBUR’s “Only a Game” about her great-grandfather, baseball pioneer, Doc Adams. Doc Adams: 19th Century Ballplayer, 21st Century Hall of Famer? (article) Listen to the interview.
Continue reading →Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, the 2020 National Baseball Hall of Fame induction was postponed. Therefore, the Class of 2020 had to wait until today to be formally inducted. That created the possibility for an interesting footnote for the Class … Continue reading →
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 was a beautiful day and … Continue reading →
On March 8, 2021, Marjorie Adams appeared on Baseball and BBQ Podcast Episode #87 (Marjorie Adams-Baseball Royalty) with Len Aberman and Jeff Cohen, and Jeff “Pinetar” Kornhaas. It was a very interesting discussion about her great-grandfather, Doc Adams, and Marjorie’s … Continue reading →
“A Celebration of Marjorie’s Life” will be held on Monday, July 26th at 11:00 am. First Congregational Church of Stonington, CT, (AKA The Road Church Meetinghouse) 903 Pequot Trail … Continue reading →
Matthew Barnard shared this podcast he did with Marjorie last October. 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 … Continue reading →
Sorry, but this event has been cancelled due to weather. Please see Chuck Ciccarello’s announcement about a special Vinage Base Ball game to be held 11:00 AM tomorrow, July 10, at Fort Trumbull, New London, CT. If you can, come … Continue reading →
It is with deep sadness that we share the news that Marjorie Adams, great-granddaughter of Dr. Daniel Lucius ‘Doc’ Adams passed away on July 7, 2021. Marjorie’s tireless efforts to spread the story of her great-grandfather, Doc Adams, enlightened and … Continue reading →