Introduction

As we get ready to enter our softball/baseball unit, it is important that we first learn about the origin and history of the sport. Understanding where the sport comes from will help us gain a better appreciation of the importance it has had on American culture.

Information

Click here or select the link below to read and learn more about the history of baseball

http://www.baseball1.com/c-history.html

Assignment

Please answer the following questions.

1) Who is baseball’s true father?

2) Where did the first recorded baseball contest take place?

3) Who broke the color barrier? What year?

Type your answers in an email and send it to michaelrubin@adelphia.net. Feel free to email me with any questions or comments you have. Your grade will be sent to you via email.