Lists of Mind Blowing Facts!!!! : 10 Origin Stories of Famous Sports...#3

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Sunday, January 22, 2017

10 Origin Stories of Famous Sports...#3

The most common legend of the start of baseball is it was invented in Cooperstown, New York, during the summer of 1839 by Abner Doubleday. After inventing the game, Doubleday went on to become a hero in the American Civil War. The only problem is that none of that is true. In 1839, Doubleday would... Sign in to see full entry.

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