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The Story Behind the Poem Casey at the Bat
When it first appeared in print, hardly anyone noticed it

Casey at the Bat
A complete printing of the poem as it ORIGINALLY appreared in print. (Can you spot the subtle changes in certain phrases?)

It Could Have Been the "Dewey Defeats Truman" of Sports History
This one could have been an error issue -- but the Dodger's won

Pre-1845 Baseball
Did Abner Doubleday really "invent" the game of baseball?

Baseball in Days Gone By
Baseball in the 1950's