Old Time Baseball

[moose135]

Went to Old Bethpage Village Restoration on Long Island today to watch a couple of teams playing "Old Time Baseball". They play using 1860s rules - no gloves, underhand fast pitch, if you catch a ball on one bounce, it counts as an out. It was a beautiful day, and a fun way to spend an afternoon.

The umpire goes over the ground rules with both teams before the start of the game.

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A swing and a miss...

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Without a glove, you use your whole body to catch the ball.

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Always keep your eye on the ball!

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Stealing second base!

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Safe at home!

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I really tried to resist, but yes, I gave in to temptation and gave one of these a vintage look...

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[zack75144]

These are a neat series.
I love the safe at home shot.:thumb

[munmi]

I am glad you gave in to the temptation of the vintage look. To me, it really tells the story of the simpler life of baseball.
Great set of pics. Thanks a bunch for sharing.

[markgorby]

Being a HUGE baseball fan, these are amazing. I would love to see an event like this. Great pics of America's #1 sport. Thanks for sharing.

[tjk60]

moose, thanks for sharing these, they are way cool and well done!