Outline
Introduction
The history of a people is enshrined in what they treasure the most as part of their eternal heritage.
Sports is special to Americans
Baseball defines America, Americans and the American Spirit.
Why Studying the History of Sports is important
The history of sports is also the history of a people. It reflecting their highs, lows, and what makes the people who they are today.
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The history of a sport presents a narrative about a people
The history of the sport is a story about values, resilience and important events.
Sports bring people together in difficult times creating a special bond.
Justification for the selection of Baseball
The story of baseball is above all else, the story of America and the history that has made it the greatest nation on earth.
It is the story of invention and innovation.
It also has the story of standing tall in difficult times (American spirit)
Finally, it has the story of inclusivity.
The Six Dispensations
These are the six dispensations, through which Baseball tells the story of America
The invention of the game
America itself is the greatest invention and it is a nation of inventors.
Development of the Rules
The rules improved and applied the game, just as America embraces innovation.
First Official Game
The humble beginning, just as with America after the War of Independence.
First World series
A sign of remarkable growth and creation of room for more growth.
First Women’s League
The women’s league came during the Second World War. America standing higher during calamities.
First Integrated Game
The first game with a black man playing with white men. America becomes one.
Conclusion
That is the story of America
Introduction
The history of a people is enshrined in what they treasure the most as part of their eternal heritage. The USA is not ordinary country. It is one of the greatest nations in the history of the world, yet among the youngest (Bentley, n.d) . Indeed, so young is the USA that it is still writing its history at the present. Along the journey of growth has been a special game that is as unique as America itself, Baseball. Baseball is 100% American, yet just like America, it has become a global brand. For example, there is probably a baseball cap in every nation on earth! In this Textual and Visual Presentation, I will search on the internet including sports, government and academic sites to find six pieces of evidence about Baseball. I will also establish facts that connect the six dispensations they represent, to the history of America and Americans.
Why Studying the History of Sports is important
The history of sports is also the history of a people. It reflecting their highs, lows, and what makes the people who they are today. Sports events do not just happen. There is the spark of genius that pioneers the sport. After the advent, there are the years, decades and perhaps centuries of development. During this time, the sport develops a special bond with the people. The study of sports also presents the history of the sport and the people including the story about values, resilience and important events (Bentley, n.d; Walenta, 2019).
Justification for the selection of Baseball
The story of baseball is above all else, the story of America and the history that has made it the greatest nation on earth. Baseball combines the story of invention, innovation, development, resilience, and integration. Many will argue that baseball has influenced America the way no other activity or event can. It brings Americans together through a special bond. On the other hand, the history of baseball also tells the history of America the way no other sports or social activity can.
The Six Dispensations
The invention of the Game: 1839, Cooperstown, New York
Baseball was invented 1839 by Abner Doubleday at Cooperstown, New York (History Staff, 2013). Therefore, Baseball is a recent invention just like America. Some sports, just like many nations have a history that goes back many centuries or millennia. America only came recently yet it has risen to the top and made a mark in the world. Similarly, baseball is relatively recent yet it has made major strides.
Development of the Rules: 1845, New York
After the invention of Baseball came the innovation that made it better, more fan and organized. The story of innovation after invention also mirrors the history of America (Moser, 2016). The US Constitution created not the Union constitution states that it creates "to form a more perfect Union" (Victoria, 2016). Betterment is part of the American culture and the improvement of Baseball through rules reflects that.
First Official Game: 1846 Elysian Fields in Hoboken, New Jersey
Teams: New York nine Versus Knickerbockers
As reflected above, the first Baseball game under the current rules was a humble affair that took place in Hoboken New Jersey (Victoria, 2006). The humble beginning mirrors the humble start of the 13 colonies recently rebelled against the powerful British Empire. However, as with America, Baseball experiences rapid growth after the first game to become a powerful movement.
First World series: 1903
The 1903 World Series took place in 1903 at the Huntington Avenue Grounds. It was not a grand affair but it reflected how far the game has come so far. It was also a moment of peace after an intense conflict between the two main leagues. Once again, this reflected the nature of the USA. Americans sometimes disagree but eventually come together when it matters the most. The Boston Americans won the first World Series against favorites Pittsburgh Pirates (Dabilis & Tsiotos, 2004).
First Women’s League: 1943
Women had played exhibition games for some time but their first league came in 1943 at the height of the Second World War (Fidler, 1975). When America needed baseball players, they put down their uniforms and answered the call. However, America did not fall apart due to the war hence the women took over and continued with league games. Now, the history of Baseball merges with the history of America.
First Integrated Game 1947
After the history of Baseball merged with that of America, it overtook it when Baseball has its first integrated game almost two decades before the enactment of the Civil Rights Act that integrated America fully in 1964 (Hersch & Shinall, 2015). Baseball became a pioneer when Jackie Robinson played for the Brooklyn Dodgers on April 15, 1947 (Spatz, n.d). The momentous occasion pioneered a period when the US would become an integrated society.
Conclusion
As is evident from the above, Baseball indeed does tell the story of America. The story of Baseball begins after the story of America. However, it reflects American ideals and values largely. Eventually, the story of baseball catches up and even overtake it. It is also evident that the story of Baseball and that of America are intertwined. To tell one, the other is necessary too.
References
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Dabilis, A., & Tsiotos, N. (2004). The 1903 World Series: The Boston Americans, the Pittsburg Pirates, and the" first Championship of the United States" . McFarland.
Fidler, M. A. (1975). The All-American Girls' Baseball League, 1943-1954.
Hersch, J., & Shinall, J. B. (2015). Fifty years later: The legacy of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Journal of Policy Analysis and Management , 34 (2), 424-456.
History Staff. (2013, March 27). Who Invented Baseball? Retrieved from https://www.history.com/news/who-invented-baseball .
Hoppe, R. (2006). Hoboken, New Jersey -- Where Baseball was Born! Retrieved from hobokenbaseball.com
Moser, P. (2016). Patents and innovation in economic history. Annual Review of Economics , 8 , 241-258.
Spatz, J. (n.d.). April 15, 1947: Jackie Robinson's major league debut. Retrieved from https://sabr.org/gamesproj/game/april-15-1947-jackie-robinsons-major-league-debut .
Victoria, Y. (2016). The Formation Of The American National IDENTITY. International scientific review , 12 (22).
Walenta, F. (2019, October 24). Why Sports History Matters. Retrieved from https://www.playingpasts.co.uk/articles/general/why-sports-history-matters/ .
