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
18, 2009 - 11 AM- Smithtown, NY
The Mutuals will take on the Atlantic Base Ball Club
on their home field. These two teams were 19th century
rivals.
July
25, 2009 - 2 PM- Danville, PA
The Mutuals travel to Danville , PA to take on the
Danville Stars as part of the Iron Heritage Festival.
The cranks and players alike are passionate about
their squad and look to add a win to this
gentlemanly rivalry.
Season to date
Mutuals hand Bethlehem a loss.
The Mutuals gained their second straight win against
an inexperienced Bethlehem club. A fun day was had
by all as the cranks were witness to many a humorous
play. The umpire was quick to fine many of the ballists
as they wagged their tongues in an ungentlemanly manner.
"Lad" from the Mutes donated five dollars of his hard earned
pay in this match nearly one dollar for each of his six hits.
The language used was unappealing to the many ladies
present. Nonetheless a good time was had by all as the
Mutuals took the match 28 aces to 3.
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