I'm trying to do a little research on popular professional sports clubs of the day, for camp discussion purposes. I'm not quite sure if such a thing even existed (at least popularly) until after the war, but nevertheless I figured this would be the place to ask. I know Baseball was popular in the 60's, but I'm not completely sure when the professional occupation of baseball player actually started.
Also, I'm aware that several men's athletic's clubs existed during the era. Does anyone know of any cases during which some of these clubs joined up together to serve in the same company? In addition, does anyone know how these clubs were organized (did they meet on the weekends/nightly/were they public organizations or private clubs)?
Thanks in advance! As always, I will do my own research on the topic and post anything that I find which might be of interest to the community.
EDIT: Grabbed this bit off LOC's site: http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/jrhtml/jrgmbeg.html
Talks about the Brooklyn Athletics (including a photo)
Well ... I wish I would have found this sooner ... it answered most of my questions. VERY interesting article if anyone wishes to learn about the topic:
Still don't have all my questions asked though ...
Also, I'm aware that several men's athletic's clubs existed during the era. Does anyone know of any cases during which some of these clubs joined up together to serve in the same company? In addition, does anyone know how these clubs were organized (did they meet on the weekends/nightly/were they public organizations or private clubs)?
Thanks in advance! As always, I will do my own research on the topic and post anything that I find which might be of interest to the community.
EDIT: Grabbed this bit off LOC's site: http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/jrhtml/jrgmbeg.html
Talks about the Brooklyn Athletics (including a photo)
Well ... I wish I would have found this sooner ... it answered most of my questions. VERY interesting article if anyone wishes to learn about the topic:
Still don't have all my questions asked though ...
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