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The Constitution of the Olympic Ball Club of Philadelphia (1837) was published in 1838 by John C. Clark of 60 Dock Street. Presumably this was job-printed only for the 29 members listed. However, one...
THIS veteran organization dates as far back as the year 1832. It is, unquestionably, the oldest ball club in the United States. Its founders were respectable and well-known citizens of Philadelphia, principa...
I wrote this story for the 2026 All-Star Game Media Guide. The site is Philadelphia, as MLB’s part in commemorating America’s 250th birthday.
“Base Ball Players Practicing,” by Thomas Eakins; batting is Wes Fisler of the Athletics, who started in townballPhiladelphia is first in so many things American: religious tolerance, personal freedom, democ...
Do you remember how we chose up sides for baseball games as kids? One captain would toss a bat to the other, whose grip would mark the starting point in a hand-over-hand matchup until just the knob showed. Then the one with a hold on the knob would have to twirl the bat over his head without droppi...
On April 8, 1974, Henry Aaron broke Babe Ruth’s career record for home runs. What follows is a paean to Aaron but also a review of Ruth’s prior place atop all players in on-field performance. For “greatness,” however, some — myself included — have proposed Jackie Robinson as t...