VBBA 2023 Conference
Dayton
March 31 - April 2, 2023
Reservations are open! The room rate for any room is $119. Get your reservation in before March 1, 2023. Guests are able to call 937-660-5857 and identify themselves with the "Vintage Base Ball Association" for the group rate. Below is the link for any guest who would like to reserve online:
Vintage Base Ball Association Reservation Link
Discover the top things to do in Dayton near our hotel
Find a Club
There are over 200 vintage base ball teams across the country. Find one in your area.
Get Involved
Starting a team, or just looking to become a part of the game? Here’s how to get involved.
Sign the Petition
Support Doc Adams for the National Baseball Hall of Fame, and read about The Abner Doubleday Myth.
About the Game
We play by the rules and customs of base ball as it was played in the 1860s.
Hamtramck Stadium
Hamtramck Stadium was built in 1930 for the Detroit Stars of the Negro National League, and today it’s one just a handful of remaining Negro League-era ballparks left in existence. Facebook Page
VBBA on Facebook
VBBA - Vintage Base Ball Association
This is the official Facebook page of the VBBA (Vintage Base Ball Association).
A great interview with Richard Hershberger, historian, and member of the VBBA Rules & Custom Committee. He explains why baseball was not invented by one person. In addition he explains the story of how General Abner Doubleday was erroneously credited with inventing baseball.
Early Baseball: History and Myth
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Professor Buzzkill gets schooled on the early history of baseball! Noted baseball historian, Richard
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.This was for a very good cause ig I read correctly, and if it was you who sent me the beautiful hand made card, thinking me - it is very special, and thank you so much. The will Sicilian and hope to see you in the future, down the Vintage road. Hurrah !
The 5th John Martin All-Star Series of Historic Base Ball to benefit Compassionate Care ALS (CCALS.org) will be held on Sunday, September 25th at historic Muzzy Field in Bristol, CT. The event honors the life of John P Martin, a well-loved cameraman for NESN whose life was cut short by Lou Gherig Disease in 2018 (See tribute here: youtu.be/yGVcpzckeAU)
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the presentation of the coveted Ed Elmore Award posthumously to Paul Salomone, to be received by the Elizabeth Resolutes on Sunday September 25th at the John P. Martin All-Star Series - Muzzy Field - Bristol, CT at 9:40 a.m.
VBBA Town Hall Facebook Group
This VBBA Town Hall group is designed to allow different vintage base ball (VBB) teams and players to learn about upcoming events throughout the nation. The intent is to enable folks from the different parts of this country to have discussions about how their seasons have been going and to facilitate interclub relationships.
