Arlington Cemetery
Arlington National Cemetery Website: Abner Doubleday
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...
Other
Sfsu: Origins of Mass Entertainment in the Gilded Age
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...
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Maury Wills
Read about the life of Maury Wills, African-American professional baseball player and manager, who set base-stealing records in his playing career.
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.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Josh Gibson
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...
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Larry Doby
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.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Ray Dandridge
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: Reggie Jackson
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Reggie Jackson, a professional baseball player.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Ted Radcliffe
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.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Willie Stargell
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.
Paul Munsey & Cory Suppes
Munsey and Suppes: Yankee Stadium
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.
MLB Advanced Media
San Diego Padres the Official Site
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!
Texas State Historical Association
Texas State Historical Association: Sports
Extensive information about the history and present state of both amateur and professional sports in Texas, including the 'Negro Leagues' professional baseball.
Black Past
Black Past: Aaron, Henry Louis "Hank"
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.
Black Past
Black Past: Paige, Satchel
A brief encyclopedia entry about the life of Satchel Paige, amazing pitcher in the Negro League.
Curated OER
Photo Gallery
This site features live game feeds, history, stats and ticket information.
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Baltimore Orioles Official Site
This site features live game feeds, history, stats and ticket information.
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Baltimore Orioles Official Site
This site features live game feeds, history, stats and ticket information.
Library of Congress
Loc: American Memory: African American Odyssey
Presents the collections of the Library of Congress that showcase the experiences of African-Americans.
US National Archives
Nara: Teaching With Documents: Beyond the Playing Field: Jackie Robinson
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.
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Museum of Science, Art and Perception
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.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Deion Sanders
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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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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San Diego Padres the Official Site
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!