Marjorie Adams, a Great-Granddaughter of Doc Adams, the Inventor of Modern Baseball Discusses His Contributions to the Game
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This episode is like a history lesson in early baseball. To hear how fragile the beginning of organized baseball was from a great granddaughter of Doc Adams, the inventor of modern baseball is amazing! Consider this--without Doc's tireless efforts to unite various regions with the same rules, field dimensions and even baseballs and bats, America's Pastime could have never materialized into anything more than a kid's game. Hear Marjorie proudly talk about her relative with keen knowledge and passion especially the effort to get Doc Adams inducted into the Hall of Fame. If you think you know baseball's early history, this show will teach you a few things.
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