Origins
Feb 26, 2024•39 min
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Episode description
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
Wyhteville Statesman In the News
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