Posts Tagged ‘baseball’
Estero Night with the Mighty Mussels
Mayor Katy Errington will throw the first pitch at the Mighty Mussels’ “Village of Estero Night.” Estero Life Magazine Publisher Gary Israel will sing the National Anthem before the Mussels take on the Dunedin Blue Jays at 7 p.m. Tickets are just $5 for Estero residents. Don’t miss the spectacular post-game fireworks to celebrate Independence Day!
Read MoreBattle at the Ballpark
SWFL Naples All-Stars vs. Louisville Slugger Warriors National Amputee Baseball Team Doubleheader on Saturday, May 28 10 am & 2 pm Fleischmann Park – 1600 Fleischman Blvd., Naples, FL 34102 FREE admission Limited seating available — please bring lawn chairs More info: www.lswarriorsteam.org www.swflmsbl.com
Read MoreDigital Discussion: Baseball During the Civil War
According to Thomas Edison, “baseball is the greatest of American games”. Baseball was a popular pastime that emerged when Thomas Edison was a teenager during the Civil War. Learn about the world-famous inventor’s favorite game, its impact on the soldiers, and how it was played during the war. Join Program Manager, Holly Shaffer, for this…
Read MoreVintage Base ball Game
Join us for a day of vintage “base ball” and see the game played as it was when Thomas Edison was a teenager! There will be four consecutive games featuring the Central Florida Awkwards, Fort Myers Vagabonds, Ohio Village Muffins, and Springfield Illinois Long Nine. Games will be played by 1860s rules with vintage uniforms, no…
Read MoreExploring the Origins of Vintage “Base Ball”
Allen “Honest Al” Stare is a “base ball” historian who will speak at Edison and Ford Winter Estates at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on March 19 about the origins of vintage base ball. He’ll explore the evolution of the game, the rule of the umpire, and dispel some misconceptions. Allen also will umpire two…
Read MoreLouisville Slugger Warriors Veterans Day Game
Celebrate Veterans Day Weekend by watching the Louisville Slugger Warriors National Amputee Team battle it out against the “Guns and Hoses”: Lee County Sheriff’s Office and Bonita Springs Fire & Rescue All Star Team. The Wounded Warriors team is made up of extremely athletic and skilled amputee players, many of which are U.S. Military Veterans…
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