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Baseball - It's The Heart & Soul Of The Usa
By Jethro Jordans
Baseball and America are almost synonymous today. Americans are very loyal and cheerful supporters of their teams and throng in millions to view Major League and The World Series every year.
Baseball is known as the national pastime, and there are many offshoots of including softball and slow- pitch. While most people won't play the real game of (pitching can be very hard to do) there are many softball and slow-pitch leagues that are fun to participate in.
America also has a number of leagues in baseball. Some of the best known are the major leagues, the minors, little leagues and more. Parents often prefer that their children play rather than the rougher sports of football and hockey. is a game of skill and involves little physical contact with other players. The game doesn't focus on hitting your opponents. Kids need good hand-eye coordination as well as patience to excel in baseball. Without these traits they would be unable to hit a ball traveling toward them at 50 miles per hour.
Different forms of have existed around the world so it's hard to come up with an exact history. The first games were played in the United States in the early 19th century, and were based on an English game known as rounders. By the beginning of the next century was the favorite game in the country. Alexander Cartwright built the diamond as we know it today. He also wrote the modern rules for playing.
Baseball craze has gripped the whole of America, young and old, men and women alike. One reason for this could be that it is a skill oriented rather than athleticism allowing all to participate. First recorded game in its modern avtar was played
by Cartwright and his team in 1946.
Top players have always attracted our interest. Hank Aaron, Babe Ruth, Barry Bonds, and Mark McGwire are names we all know. Kids play for hours hoping to become the next Willie Mays. A lot of people love to go to batting cages and just practice hitting baseballs.
The National Hall of Fame and Museum has thousands of visitors each year. It houses artifacts from many of the most prominent players in the American history of baseball. There are jerseys, bats, and many other pieces of paraphernalia. The Hall of Fame is located in Cooperstown New York, and if you're in the area it's defiantly worth a visit, even if you're not the biggest fan. It's a fascinating journey through America's love with and its biggest names.
Baseball continues to draw people from all walk of life and all ages. It's a great pastime to not only watch in the stands, but play as well. There are even songs dedicated to this fascinating game. Jethro Jordan is the chief writer for, and editor of FWCDS Baseball, it's a really 'up-to-the-minute' website, their free newsletter is well worth signing up for too. For more quality articles on why not visit: www.fwcdsbaseball.com/articles
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