38 min
Origins ObscureBall
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In the mid-late 19th century, people were playing a few different bat and ball games. Baseball eventually emerged as fan favorite and this is the story of how that happened.
This episode played out over a two and a half year period. Through conversations, research, and some field work, Origins tells three different stories in a single episode.
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INSIDE THE EPISODE
How Baseball Happened by Tom Gilbert
21st Century Townball
21st Century Townball Podcast
Duke Homestead
Wyhteville Statesman In the News
Some Bio on Abner Doubleday
MUSIC
Blue Dot Sessions
Storyblocks
In the mid-late 19th century, people were playing a few different bat and ball games. Baseball eventually emerged as fan favorite and this is the story of how that happened.
This episode played out over a two and a half year period. Through conversations, research, and some field work, Origins tells three different stories in a single episode.
To support future ObscureBall stories, please consider making a donation.
DONATE
INSIDE THE EPISODE
How Baseball Happened by Tom Gilbert
21st Century Townball
21st Century Townball Podcast
Duke Homestead
Wyhteville Statesman In the News
Some Bio on Abner Doubleday
MUSIC
Blue Dot Sessions
Storyblocks
38 min