"The Base Ball Player's Book of Reference," by Henry Chadwick, 1867
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This is considered baseball's first official rule book. Author Henry Chadwick was a sports journalist and leading promoter of the game. This is a greatly expanded version of the original 1866 book, both published by J. C. Haney & Company. It was used by the 24 clubs who competed in the 1867 World's Tournament of Base Ball, held in Detroit.
This is considered baseball's first official rule book. Author Henry Chadwick was a sports journalist and leading promoter of the game. This is a greatly expanded version of the original 1866 book, both published by J. C. Haney & Company. It was used by the 24 clubs who competed in the 1867 World's Tournament of Base Ball, held in Detroit.
Artifact
Book
Date Made
1867
Subject Date
1867
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, New York, New York
Creator Notes
Authored by Henry Chadwick. Published by J.C. Haney & Co., New York, New York.
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2003.12.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Blue
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 5.813 in
Width: 3.875 in
Depth: 0.375 in
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