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Did Abner Doubleday really invent baseball in Cooperstown in 1839? For decades, this has been the accepted origin story of America's pastime—but it’s not the truth.
In this episode of Greatest Sports Legends, we journey back to the very beginning of the game to separate fact from fiction. We explore the real roots of baseball from its 19th-century inception through the transformative 1920s. We also take an honest look at the early days of the league, including the systemic exclusion that restricted the professional game to only white players during this era. Discover how a series of myths and harsh realities shaped the foundation of the sport we know today.
The episode was hosted By Ken Howard, produced in 1982 for Season 9. Don't forget to like and subscribe to Greatest Sports Legends for more exclusive interviews and historic moments from the world of sports.
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Did Abner Doubleday really invent baseball in Cooperstown in 1839? For decades, this has been the accepted origin story of America's pastime—but it’s not the truth.
In this episode of Greatest Sports Legends, we journey back to the very beginning of the game to separate fact from fiction. We explore the real roots of baseball from its 19th-century inception through the transformative 1920s. We also take an honest look at the early days of the league, including the systemic exclusion that restricted the professional game to only white players during this era. Discover how a series of myths and harsh realities shaped the foundation of the sport we know today.
The episode was hosted By Ken Howard, produced in 1982 for Season 9. Don't forget to like and subscribe to Greatest Sports Legends for more exclusive interviews and historic moments from the world of sports.
#sports #baseball #baseballlegends #jackierobinson #sportslegends #baseballhalloffame #dodgers #baseballhistory #baberuth
