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Martin Magdaleno Dihigo (1905 1971)
Read about this fascinating Cuban-born baseball player who was the only man ever elected to the Cuban, Mexican, and United States Baseball Halls of Fame. Because of his color, he had to play mostly in the Negro leagues.
Library of Congress
Loc: Spaulding Base Ball Guides
Thirty-five editions of this historical publication from the Library of Congress feature editorials from baseball writers on the state of the game, statistics, photographs, and analysis of the previous season for all the Major League...
US National Archives
Docsteach: Baseball on the World War I Homefront
Students will begin to learn about the changes that occurred on the American homefront because of World War I by analyzing correspondence from Assistant Secretary of the Navy Franklin D. Roosevelt and Boston Red Sox Owner and President...
US National Archives
Docsteach: Baseball: A Morale Booster During Wartime?
Students will learn about the role of baseball on the American homefront during World Wars I and II. Franklin D. Roosevelt, Assistant Secretary of the Navy (during World War I) and President (during World War II), commented on the...
ESPN Internet Ventures
Espn: Excerpt: Ty Cobb and Carl Mays
An excerpt from a book describing the baseball relationship between Ty Cobb and Carl Mays. The article details Ty Cobb's baseball career. ( May, 2008)
ESPN Internet Ventures
Espn: He Was a Pain, but a Great Pain
ESPN article providing highlights of the record setting career of babeball legend, Ty Cobb, who was almost as famous for his off field antics as for his on field statistics.
Library of Congress
Loc: Learning Page: Baseball as American as Apple Pie
This resource surveys the early years of baseball and includes historical documents, such as letters from Jackie Robinson and digitized early basball cards.
PBS
Pbs: Baseball
PBS provides this site as a companion to the film, "Baseball." Enjoy "The Wisdom of Yogi Berra," vintage pictures of players, video clips, and more on America's pastime.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: America at Play: Batter Up! Trivia Quiz
Answer trivia questions about baseball history to score runs and beat the opposing team.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: America at Play: Hall of Fame Pitchers
Stories about four legendary pitchers from baseball's early days: Cy Young, Chief Bender, Adrian Joss, and Miner Brown.
MLB Advanced Media
The Cleveland Indians: Team History
Search the official web site of the Cleveland Indians to find out about their history. Links will show past and present rosters, statistics, team records, and more.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: America at Play: How Baseball Began
Illustrated overview of baseball's roots in the English game known as "rounders" or "four-old-cat."
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Ty Cobb Made His 4,000th Hit
One of the best baseball players of all time was involved in a scandal. Visit this Library of Congress site to learn more about Ty Cobb.
Smithsonian Institution
National Postal Museum: Art of the Stamp: Lou Gehrig
View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 2000 to commemorate Lou Gehrig. With a short passage on his legendary baseball career playing for the New York Yankees.
Seymour Brody
Jewish Heroes in America: Sandy Koufax
Read all about legendary Hall of Fame pitcher, Sandy Koufax. After playing for the Brooklyn Dodgers for 11 years, he retired in 1966 and became a broadcaster for baseball games.
Seymour Brody
Jewish Heroes in America: Hank Greenberg
Use this site to learn some interesting facts about this Jewish Baseball Hall of Famer and War hero.
Other
Mr. Baseball: Alexander Cartwright Jr.
This site from Mr. Baseball has information about the man who created the modern rules of baseball, Alexander Joy Cartwright.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Abner Doubleday
This site from the encyclopedia Wikipedia describes the military career of Abner Doubleday and disputes the idea that he is the inventor of baseball. Links are provided for additional information on related subjects.
Curated OER
Library of Congress: Virtual Programs: Web Guides: Baseball Resources
Photograph of baseball players.