Mutual Base Ball Club
of New York
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| What is Vintage Base
Ball?
Vintage base ball is a growing phenomenon that has swept the country from coast to coast including Canada. It is teams playing baseball by the rules of a certain year in the 19th century. |
| What is the difference
between today's
baseball and vintage baseball? The differences are too many to name but the main one you will notice when attending a game is that the players don't wear gloves (depending on the year played). For more differences go to our rules page. |
| When did vintage base
ball start?
It began in 1980 at the Old Bethpage Village Restoration in Old Bethpage, New York as part of a Civil War reenactment. |
| Where can I see a
game?
There well over 200 teams across the country and Canada. The New York Mutuals travel across the country and play their home games at the Old Bethpage Village Restoration (see schedule) |
| Why the name Mutuals?
The Mutuals were an actual team that played from 1857 to 1876 and were one of the original 8 teams in the National League in 1876. To find out more about the original Mutuals click here. |
| How can I get the
Mutuals to my event?
The Mutuals help fairs, festivals, and other events celebrate an anniversary of their town or just give people a chance to see how the game was played. We can bring two teams to your event or outfit your players in authentic 19th century uniforms. Dates fill up fast so contact us to reserve your date |
July
4, 2009 - 2 PM at Bethlehem, NY
The New York Mutuals will travel upstate New York
just outside the state capital, Albany to play a game
against the Troy Haymakers as part of their Little League
celebration.
July
11, 2009 - 1:30 PM-Colt Field, Hartford, CT
The Mutuals will be taking on the Hartford Dark Blues.
These two teams actually played each other in the 19th
century and have met a few times in the modern era.
Season to date
Mutuals slosh their way to victory
The Mutuals traveled to Pelham, NY to take on the
Knickerbocker Club of New York. The teams played in
the rain and mud to the enjoyment of both the ballists
and the cranks as both teams found themselves
in desperate need of a good washing following the match.
The Mutual bats proved too much for the Knickerbocker club
as our boys took them with 23 tallies to their 8.
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