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Baseball Connections

Just about every baseball fan has experienced the generational connections of baseball within their family - Shorey knows he has. But on such occasion, he shared his love of baseball with twenty- two people he had not met until two days before. By the end of the week, the connections inspired by bas...

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Published in:Nine (Edmonton) 2020-10, Vol.29 (1), p.16-24
Main Author: Shorey, John
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Just about every baseball fan has experienced the generational connections of baseball within their family - Shorey knows he has. But on such occasion, he shared his love of baseball with twenty- two people he had not met until two days before. By the end of the week, the connections inspired by baseball forged a special bond within the group. For him, baseball is about connections. It connects him with his childhood; it connects him with his parents and grandfather, his brother and sisters, childhood friends, Little League, and trips to County Stadium in Milwaukee to watch his favorite player, Henry Aaron. It connects him with his recent past and present; this includes his wife and daughters, friends, colleagues, fantasy baseball, attending games ranging from t- ball, to collegiate, the minor leagues, and the majors. Baseball connects him with the country's history and culture. The game has definitely impacted the course of US history.
ISSN:1188-9330
1534-1844
1534-1844
DOI:10.1353/nin.2020.0005