Tag Archives: American Baseball

Baseball: The Game

Posted on July 11, 2017 by Meg Groeling

July 11 is the day of the 88th Major League All-Star game. It is setting records before it is even played: twelve of the men on the rosters are in their rookie year, nine of the top eleven players, stats-wise, … Continue reading →

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Baseball In The Blue And Gray (Part 2)

Posted on September 23, 2016 by ECW Guest Post

Emerging Civil War welcomes guest author Michael Aubrecht for Part 2 of his article. (You can find Part 1 here.) It has been disputed for decades whether Union General Abner Doubleday was in fact the “father of the modern game.” … Continue reading →

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Baseball In The Blue And Gray (Part 1)

Posted on September 22, 2016 by ECW Guest Post

Emerging Civil War is pleased to welcome back guest author Michael Aubrecht It is considered America’s National Pastime, but far more than just a mere sporting event, baseball has become a major part of the American consciousness. During war, following … Continue reading →

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