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Origins

Origins

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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

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