On this date in 1876, the National League of baseball was founded. For many boys, baseball was a part of who they were, whether it was playing stickball in the street of baseball in the local sandlot. Baseball was a way that boys became close to their fathers and lasting friendships were made.
Personally, I think that knowing what hobbies and activities our ancestors enjoyed is as much a part of genealogy as names and dates. It really brings to life who our ancestors were.
