Play Ball The Rise of Baseball By Bruce Markusen

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Play Ball The Rise of Baseball
It’s your turn at bat in this family-friendly trip back in time to the early, pre-Cracker Jack days of America’s favorite pastime.

Lessons of Play Ball The Rise of Baseball By Bruce Markusen

01: Ground Rules: Baseball before Babe Ruth – Play Ball The Rise of Baseball
In baseball, 1920 is seen as a turning point year since it was then that the sport began to seem more unified. However, what about the previous decades? Go back to the years before 1920, when the game underwent quick, dramatic, and frequently unexpected transformations.

02: Early Bat and Ball Games – Play Ball The Rise of Baseball
Look back at baseball’s origins to see how and why the early forms of the game changed around the mid-19th century. Discover how early groups like the Knickerbockers and the Gothams contributed to transforming a well-known kid’s game into one that urban adults could enjoy.

03: The Era of Amateur Baseball Clubs – Play Ball The Rise of Baseball
Examine the US’s growing amateur baseball club scene. The first stop on the journey is Brooklyn’s Eckford Club, whose trips were mostly leisurely expeditions into the countryside. Proceed even farther back in time to trace the development of the Knickerbocker Club in New York City and the significance of their 1845 decision to codify the game’s rules.

04: The Dawn of Professional Baseball – Play Ball The Rise of Baseball
Discover how baseball evolved toward professionalism in this lecture, as well as the controversial aspects of that development. The main focus of this talk is on future Hall of Famer Harry Wright, who assembled a talented group of players and boasted about their polish and decorum, paving the path for professional baseball’s success.

05: Baseball’s Many Leagues and Associations – Play Ball The Rise of Baseball
Discover how leagues and associations proved to be the key to baseball’s prosperity in the 20th century, after three turbulent decades. The evolution of minor leagues into major leagues, the rivalry among leagues, and the 1883 national agreement that laid the foundation for what is now known as “organized baseball” are among the subjects covered.

06: How Baseball Created the World Series – Play Ball The Rise of Baseball
Is there a good method to boost public trust in baseball competition results? Give the winners a worthwhile award. Follow the wild development of the post-season series, which culminated in the inaugural World Series between the Boston Americans and the National League Pirates. The tale is replete with controversy, sabotage, peace accords, and injuries.

07: Baseball Grows by Hitting the Road – Play Ball The Rise of Baseball
Technology advancements in the second half of the 19th century made it easier to travel to distant locations, which created new baseball opportunities. Examine more closely at how baseball’s appeal grew, from national to international tours, and how players like Jimmy Ryan and Albert Goodwill Spalding contributed to the beginning of it all.

08: Sacred Ground: Baseball’s Early Ballparks – Play Ball The Rise of Baseball
Explore the history of ballparks in this lecture, covering locations such as Hoboken’s Elysian Fields, Wrigley Field, Fenway Park, and more. You will discover how the surroundings of ballparks shaped them, the emergence of “infields” and “outfields,” the unique shapes and proportions of ballparks from the 19th and 20th centuries, the cutting-edge architectural features of ballparks from the 20th century, and much more.

09: The Development of Baseball’s Rules – Play Ball The Rise of Baseball
Here, Mr. Markusen explains the plethora of rule modifications that occurred in the seventy-five years that elapsed between 1845 (when the Knickerbocker Club of New York City drafted the first documented regulations) and 1920 (when it became the norm to regularly replace the baseball).

10: The Evolution of Protective Equipment – Play Ball The Rise of Baseball
Gloves for fielders, catcher’s mitts, chest protection, and face masksExamine how, after many tweaking and changing, protective gear started to become a larger and more important aspect of baseball. Take into account the grievances expressed by “old-time” baseball fans who claim that the advent of protective gear has taken away two essential components from the game: bravery and skill.

11: The Role of Women in Baseball’s Early Days – Play Ball The Rise of Baseball
First, consider how women have historically participated in baseball as spectators, whose presence was supposed to deter male supporters from acting crudely. Next, examine how universities such as Vassar gave a few 19th-century women the opportunity to play baseball without being mocked. Finally, take into account the modifications that the “new woman” made to the field and the stands.

12: Black Baseball before the Negro Leagues – Play Ball The Rise of Baseball
The idea that baseball would lead to racial unity after emancipation was swiftly dashed. Examine the relationship between baseball and race, starting with the Negro Leagues, which grew to be one of the biggest businesses run and owned primarily by African Americans, and ending with the success of Minor League Baseball stars like Frank Grant and George Stovey.

13: Prejudice and Diversity in Early Baseball – Play Ball The Rise of Baseball
Now let’s look at another instance of injustice in baseball: discrimination against minority groups that ran counter to the notion that a baseball diamond represents equality. Examine the struggles and victories faced by Native Americans, Irish Americans, Jewish athletes, and those with physical disabilities in their fight—and ongoing fight—for inclusion.

14: Baseball Grows through the Press – Play Ball The Rise of Baseball
How did early newspaper editors choose what specific topics to write about when covering baseball games? Why is Henry Chadwick regarded as one of the greatest writers in baseball history? In what ways did the box score’s debut aid baseball reporters in their work? How has player access to reports after games altered the nature of reporting?

15: Baseball Becomes a Game of Numbers – Play Ball The Rise of Baseball
Batting averages are largely taken for granted by baseball fans. However, there was a period of time when baseball statistics were so novel that they were viewed as attractive. Examine a variety of topics, such as how early on fans kept score, the issues professionals had when emphasizing statistics, and the introduction of these numbers on baseball cards.

16: Baseball: A Game for the Fans – Play Ball The Rise of Baseball
Mr. Markusen describes the development of baseball into the current national pastime. You will discover the history of baseball as a family-friendly pastime, the origins of “fans” and “cranks,” and the power of mementos, signatures, and keepsakes to capture the essence of a ballpark experience.

17: Baseball and Our Common Culture – Play Ball The Rise of Baseball
Gain a deeper understanding of baseball’s historical connections to American society by attending this presentation. Learn the history of baseball’s associations with poetry, fiction, food, souvenirs, music, and even terminology (such as “home run” and “bush league”). Watch “Casey at the Bat” and “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” for more information.

18: The Business behind the National Pastime – Play Ball The Rise of Baseball
Baseball has a business history that dates back to the amateur teams that played the game in its early years. Discover early dissatisfaction over ticket prices, the rise of advertising and promotions to win over fans, and the emergence of brand-empowering logos, colors, and nicknames in this talk on the economics of America’s pastime.

19: Players, Owners, and the Reserve Clause – Play Ball The Rise of Baseball
Up until the 1970s, the reserve clause, sometimes known as the “five-man rule,” was customary procedure and was a major factor in every labor dispute that occurred during the first fifty years of professional baseball. Follow the sequence of events that would culminate in a battle against the teams’ right to reserve players—a fight that is still remembered by today’s major league players.

20: American Politics and Early Baseball – Play Ball The Rise of Baseball
American presidents have been tossing out the first pitch on Opening Day to officially usher in the baseball season for more than a century. Discover the history of the relationship between presidents and baseball, starting with President Taft, the first to toss a pitch, and ending with President Eisenhower, who at first disregarded the significance of the game in American culture.

21: Baseball’s Rituals and Traditions – Play Ball The Rise of Baseball
After a strikeout, why do fielders toss the ball “around the horn”? Why do enthusiasts execute “the wave”? The phrase “seventh-inning stretch” first appeared when? Why are uniforms used by managers? Discover the history of these and other customs, as well as the significant functions they serve in baseball.

22: The Impact of War on Baseball – Play Ball The Rise of Baseball
Consider how the relatively peaceful national pastime was infiltrated by the First World War. You will witness the prowess of military units that play baseball, including a contingent of “Buffalo soldiers,” as well as an increasing focus on both on-field physical conditioning and fan patriotism (represented by the playing of “The Star-Spangled Banner”).

23: Scandals and Deception on the Diamond – Play Ball The Rise of Baseball
Considered by many to be “baseball’s original sin,” the 1919 Black Sox controversy was a paradigm shift in American perceptions of proper baseball performance. Participate in the discussion about the moral ambiguities associated with deceit as well as the intricacy of this and other baseball controversies.

24: How Changing Baseballs Changed the Game – Play Ball The Rise of Baseball
Prior to 1920, it wasn’t the case that every ball used in a game was virtually similar, a fact that we now take for granted. Discover the history of batting orders, the foul strike rule, early baseball variations (such as the “lemon peel ball”), and more in this last session.

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Overview
Change the way you think about America’s favorite pastime with this 24-lecture course on the growth of early baseball, produced in collaboration with the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.

About Instructor of Play Ball The Rise of Baseball
Bruce Markusen
INSTITUTION
National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
“I’ve always been intrigued by the fact that in many respects, baseball and America grew up together.”

In the education division of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, New York, Bruce Markusen oversees digital and outreach learning. He uses virtual field trip technologies to instruct kids. In addition, he has experience working in the programming and research divisions of the Hall of Fame.

Bruce Markusen has also taught at the Fenimore Art Museum and The Farmers’ Museum. In addition to his job as an educator, Mr. Markusen narrates a number of the Hall of Fame’s video projects, which include biographies of many of the Hall of Fame members. He has vast experience in the media as a writer and broadcaster.

Before coming to work at the Hall of Fame, Mr. Bruce Markusen spent more than eight years in Utica, New York, hosting a nightly sports talk program. In addition to interviewing players and coaches, he answered listeners’ calls and provided commentary for prerecorded shows. Mr. Bruce Markusen has also provided consulting services for the Smithsonian Institution’s Roberto Clemente touring and web exhibits.

As a baseball historian, Mr. Bruce Markusen has authored multiple books on the game, such as A Baseball Dynasty: Charlie Finley’s Swingin’ A’s, which was named the best baseball history book of 1998 by the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR) and received the Seymour Medal. In addition, he has authored biographies of Ted Williams, Orlando Cepeda, and Roberto Clemente. He has also anthologized a collection of short stories on the New York Mets.

The Utica-Cooperstown Chapter of SABR has awarded Mr. Bruce Markusen the Cliff Kachline Award, which is given to a person whose contributions to baseball and SABR honor the accomplishments and character traits of Cliff Kachline, a founding member of SABR and a longtime Cooperstown resident. In addition, he was awarded the McFarland-SABR Baseball Research Award for his piece titled “The First All-Black Lineup,” which detailed the Pittsburgh Pirates’ historic lineup on September 1, 1971.

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