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History of Baseball (Ella Baker)
Slide into the history of America's Pastime. Learn the stories that made baseball what it is today and how that history reflects and has shaped our country. Through videos and discussion, chart the course of the sport from Abner Doubleday to Shohei Otani.
Eric Berg
Baseball History/MN Baseball History Instructor
Eric earned his Ph.D. in philosophy from the University of Kansas and has taught university level courses for 25 years. In the last 10 years he has developed a specialty in the philosophy of sport, with an emphasis on baseball. He currently serves as the historian of the Vintage Base Ball Association and also works as an educator for the Minnesota Twins. Eric grew up in western Minnesota and still plays the game for the Mounds View Snappers in the Minnesota Over 50 Baseball League.
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Instructors:
- Eric Berg
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Apr 8th 2026 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM | Ella Baker School |
| Wed, Apr 15th 2026 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM | Ella Baker School |
| Wed, Apr 22nd 2026 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM | Ella Baker School |
| Wed, Apr 29th 2026 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM | Ella Baker School |
| Wed, May 6th 2026 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM | Ella Baker School |
