Tag Archives: 1876

Did Herman Sandhouse bring baseball to Nashville?

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Christopher Ryland

I seem to spend a lot of my time searching the internet for terms like “Cumberland Club of Nashville,” in the off-chance that somewhere, someone has already written the book I want to read. I don’t suppose this surprises anyone, … Continue reading →

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An Account of African American Teams in Giles Co., TN, in 1876

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Christopher Ryland

On September 14, 1876, the Pulaski Citizen (yes, the birthplace of the Ku Klux Klan) published a report on several base ball matches between black teams, taking place the previous Saturday (September 9) in Elkton, TN. Elkton lies about five … Continue reading →

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Freight Agents vs. Cotton Buyers

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Christopher Ryland

By 1876, after the first professional baseball league (the National Association of Professional Base Ball Players) had collapsed, it looked as though the recent baseball fad had reached its peak and was declining. A game that had once been played … Continue reading →

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