Many people think Abner Doubleday invented baseball in 1839. Doubleday's friend, Graves, claimed he was a witness. A commission credited Doubleday with inventing the game. Historians say theory is bogus. Baseball becomes popular Interest soars after 1900 Kids' favorite warm-weather sport.
Crowds follow pennant races and World Series.
Star players become national heroes. Hits more and longer home runs than anyone before. Other heroes Lou Gehrig. No part of this outline may be reproduced without the permission of Information Please. The Learning Network Inc. All rights reserved.