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Terminology

The VBBA Rules and Custom Committee shall conduct appropriate historical research into the way the game was played in the mid-nineteenth century and other historical eras and shall share its findings with the Association and member clubs in order to establish and improve historical authenticity. The scope of the committee shall include customs, uniforms, equipment, and conventions as well as the dissemination of and interpretation of rules. Feel free to email the committee with your questions and concerns at rulesandcustoms@vbba.org.

  • Introduction to the Language and terms of the 1850s and 1860s Era Base Ball – March 2015
  • Dictionary of Documented Terms – March 2015
  • Common Terms to Avoid – March 2015

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