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Activity
Arlington Cemetery

Arlington National Cemetery Website: Abner Doubleday

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the privately owned site, The Arlington National Cemetery Website, contains factual information on Abner Doubleday, Major General, U.S. Army. Although he has a fascinating history, his claim to fame of inventing baseball...
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Article
Other

Sfsu: Origins of Mass Entertainment in the Gilded Age

For Students 9th - 10th
An introduction from the San Francisco State University of the various forms of mass entertainment that emerged during the Gilded Age. Follow the hyperlinks for in-depth discussion of the aspects of culture during this period in American...
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Handout
Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Maury Wills

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the life of Maury Wills, African-American professional baseball player and manager, who set base-stealing records in his playing career.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Abner Doubleday

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Handout
Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Josh Gibson

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Josh Gibson, an American professional baseball catcher who was one of the most prodigious home run hitters in the game's history. Known as "the black Babe Ruth," Gibson is considered to be...
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Larry Doby

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Larry Doby, an American baseball player, the second African-American player in the major leagues and the first in the American League when he joined the Cleveland Indians in 1947.
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Ray Dandridge

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Ray Dandridge, an American professional baseball player who spent most of his career between 1933 and 1955 playing in the Negro leagues and on teams outside the United States.
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Reggie Jackson

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Reggie Jackson, a professional baseball player.
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Ted Radcliffe

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Ted Radcliffe, an American baseball player who was a pitcher and catcher in the Negro leagues. Radcliffe was known for his strong throwing arm and, later, for his expansive storytelling.
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Handout
Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Willie Stargell

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Willie Stargell, an American professional baseball player who led the Pittsburgh Pirates to World Series championships in 1971 and 1979.
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Handout
Paul Munsey & Cory Suppes

Munsey and Suppes: Yankee Stadium

For Students 9th - 10th
Everything you need to know and more about the historic Yankee Stadium. Learn about the history, capacity, location, dimensions and fences of the stadium. From this site you can learn about other ballparks.
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Website
MLB Advanced Media

San Diego Padres the Official Site

For Students 9th - 10th
Major League Baseball's official site for the San Diego Padres contains up-to-date news/stories, scores, audio/video content, player profiles, game schedule, history of the team, and much more!
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Website
Texas State Historical Association

Texas State Historical Association: Sports

For Students 9th - 10th
Extensive information about the history and present state of both amateur and professional sports in Texas, including the 'Negro Leagues' professional baseball.
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Handout
Black Past

Black Past: Aaron, Henry Louis "Hank"

For Students 9th - 10th
In this encyclopedia entry you can read about the career of Hank Aaron who broke the home run record of Babe Ruth. There are links to websites that will give you more information.
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Handout
Black Past

Black Past: Paige, Satchel

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief encyclopedia entry about the life of Satchel Paige, amazing pitcher in the Negro League.
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Curated OER

Photo Gallery

For Students 9th - 10th
This site features live game feeds, history, stats and ticket information.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Baltimore Orioles Official Site

For Students 9th - 10th
This site features live game feeds, history, stats and ticket information.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Baltimore Orioles Official Site

For Students 9th - 10th
This site features live game feeds, history, stats and ticket information.
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Website
Library of Congress

Loc: American Memory: African American Odyssey

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents the collections of the Library of Congress that showcase the experiences of African-Americans.
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Unit Plan
US National Archives

Nara: Teaching With Documents: Beyond the Playing Field: Jackie Robinson

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) provides several primary source documents pertaining to Jackie Robinson's period of civil rights advocacy, as well as corresponding lesson plans.
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Website
Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Museum of Science, Art and Perception

For Students 9th - 10th
This museum provides numerous online exhibits about everything from the science of sports to the Hubble Telescope. Each exhibit includes learning ideas, fun activities, articles, and learning games.
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Handout
Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Deion Sanders

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Deion Sanders, an American gridiron football player and baseball player who is the only person to have played in both a Super Bowl and a World Series. Known for his flashy personality and...
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Curated OER

Ari

For Students 9th - 10th
Major League Baseball's official site for the San Diego Padres contains up-to-date news/stories, scores, audio/video content, player profiles, game schedule, history of the team, and much more!
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Graphic
Curated OER

San Diego Padres the Official Site

For Students 9th - 10th
Major League Baseball's official site for the San Diego Padres contains up-to-date news/stories, scores, audio/video content, player profiles, game schedule, history of the team, and much more!