Base balls

“Our 1860's ball is 9 ½ inches in circumference and 5 ounces in weight. It has a lemon peel white leather cover with white stitching. Our 1872 base ball is 9 ¼ inches in circumference, weighs 5 ounces and has a white figure eight leather cover with red stitching. The last year any major changes were made to the base ball was 1872.

“All balls are guaranteed to be the same weight, size and shape. Any brand new ball that is not will be replaced. Our base balls are machine made with hand sewn

“The 1860's and the 1872 balls are exclusively used at Old Bethpage Village Restoration, Bethpage NY, which is the oldest and largest vintage base ball program in North America and by the NY Mutuals BBC.

Single ball - $20, ½ dozen @ $19.50 per ball, 1 dozen @ $19 per ball, 1 ½ dozen @ $18.50 per ball, 2 dozen @ $18 per ball

“We also have three styles of replica base balls, two 1860's; white leather w/ white stitching and brown leather w/ white stitching and one 1872 ball; white leather w/ white stitching. ”

9" Town Ball “A cloth center ball soft enough for ‘plugging’ in Town Ball” TWN-009–$26.95 ea. 9" “Doubleday Ball“ - “A harder ball for use in faster paced later versions of the game than the Town Ball.” TWN-012 –$26.95 ea.

“My balls are 1845 style (rubber center, wrapped in yarn, wrapped in leather), but fit the size of the 1860 Convention rules.” Balls are $20.00 plus $3.00 shipping.

Base balls, manufactured either by Pat Brown/Goldberg Company or Lefty Trudeau/Phoenix Bats. See Civilian page on website for details.

Hand Sewn Reproduction, 9" lemon peel $22.00, 10" lemon peel $24.00

1860 and 1884 models: 1860 ball sold on eBay - 100% gum rubber strips as the core, 9 5/8 to 10" lemon peel, 5.8 to 6.0 oz. $15. 1884 ball - 9 1/4" figure-8, 5.0 oz. $20. See web page for details.

Two models: “ This hand-stitched leather baseball is a replica from the mid-19th century. Features a one-piece lemon peel cover design and weighs between 4 and 5 ounces. 9" Town Ball. Dark brown.” $30.00
“ This hand-stitched leather baseball is a replica from the mid-19th century. Features a one-piece lemon peel cover design and weighs between 4 and 5 ounces. 10" Town Ball. Light brown.” $35.00

Sold as a package with a CBC bat: 9" Town Ball “features a soft cloth center for plugging” or 9" “‘Doubleday Ball’ features a rubber core for faster play”; Bat, ball and rules in “19th Century Baseball” Kit Item # BB-001 $95.00 (see bats)
"Item of the Month special for March! We are taking $6.00 off our 19th Century Base Balls, and $6.00 off our entire 19th Century Base Ball Kits as well! What better way to bring in Spring than with Base Ball!"

“Two 1860s era base balls, brown color and is nearly as hard as a modern hard ball” $40.00, “tan leather cover and is a bit softer than the original” $40

1860 Base Ball Kit, make four 1860 base balls $55

handmade lemon peel ball $25 + $3.50 shipping

Hand Sewn Reproduction, Dark Brown lemon peel Town Ball 9" $22 + $5 shipping, Medium brown lemon peel Tournament Ball 10" $24 + $5 shipping

“Two handmade models: 1860s - 9.75" round, lemon peel, 5.75 oz, $19; 1870s/1880s - 9.25" round, figure-8, 5.25 oz, regularly $19 ea. $15 for vintage clubs/phone orders only; Pale gray leather cover each style; For Play or Display! Hundreds in stock. Photos available on web site.”
"Thousands sold. Best Made. Best Priced. Also brown leather."

Base bags and plates

“BASE BALL BASES (Pre-1877) Our reproduction bases are 12" square by 2" in height and made out of 10 oz natural color duck cloth. They have 4 anchor tabs and a button closure on the underside. Ready to be stuffed..... $10.00 each or $25.00/set of 3 (Post-1876) 15" square by 2" in height with button closure & strap on the underside.... $12.00 each or $30.00/set of 3”

“Period style bases made from canvas. Measure 12"L x 12"W x 2"H and are ready to stuff.“ - Item# BB-002 $10.00 each

Bats

From Michael Paes: "I specialize in vintage bats. Each bat is turned by hand. In addition to stock models, I can custom-turn bats to players specifications upon request. Bats available in ash, hickory and maple."

Our 14 replicated bats and 2 hand-sewn balls represent the history and evolution of American baseball equipment. Collect them or put them to game use.

Bats are $40.00 plus $7.00 shipping. I make about anything people want for bats for the $40.00. We charge $5.00 extra on a bat for painting a name or a design on it. I also charge $5.00 extra for using white oak or hickory.

Two bats from Phoenix Bats. See civilian page on website for details.

WOOD BASE BALL BATS - Our 35" long ASH bats are available unfinished or finished in period color stains of dark walnut, light oak or mahogany, without markings $40.00 + $7.00 S&H Also, available 35" long ASH bat with double knob grip. Unfinished or finished. $50.00 + $7.00 S&H

Sold as a package with a CBC ball: Choose from one of four CBC bats and 2 CBC balls - Bat, ball and rules in “19th Century Baseball” Kit Item # BB-001 $95.00 (see balls)

Bats from the early days of base ball tended to be longer, heavier, and have thicker handles. These are some of the more popular models I've made for Vintage Base Ball players. All of these bats are also available in Red Oak, Hickory, and Poplar. Please contact us regarding these other woods.

Made exclusively for members of the Nebraska Vintage Base Ball Association

Two models: The Cap Anson Bat (1870s-1880s) and Rose Barnes Bat (late 1860s-early 1870s), $50 + shipping

Wood is wood, and I can shape it in most any form. If it was done in the past it can be done now. Every bat I make is based on info given to me by the players. I have done everything from the double knob bats to today’s light weight Hard Rock Maple. Ash bats start at: $29.97 and Maple at: $49.97. Sometimes I have Red Oak, Hickory and other woods, but supplies for good bat wood are not as plentiful other than Ash and Maple.
I can sell Maple or ash billets in 3" dia and 2.5" dia only in Ash. All are 36-37" long.

Belts

BELTS - 2" wide 100% cotton web belt with nickel plated buckle. Please state waist size & color. Available in natural, navy, red & black....$10.00/each

19th Century Firemen’s Belt/Fire Zouave Belt. This parade belt is just like the ones worn by ball players in the 1850s and 1860s.

Caps

In our small factory in the hills around Cooperstown, NY the Cooperstown Ball Cap Co. recreates ball caps of the bygone eras of baseball (1860-1995).

Chicago Style Base Ball Cap made in the U.S.A. of washable poly/wool serge fabric. (Our fabric is specially blended and finished for an authentic wool feel). This style ball cap was popular with ball clubs during the 19th century. Off-white with (2) red stripes Off-white with (2) dark blue stripes. PRICE: $25.00. Note: Custom Colors $35.00

Chicago Style Base Ball Cap, $25 for off-white with 2 dark blue or 2 red stripes; $35 for other non-stock colors

Equipment bags, boxes and trunks

BAT BAGS - Approx.38" long and 5" in diameter, 3 button closure, handle at each end, made from 10 oz natural color duck cloth $15.00. Add your team name appliqued in block letters (indicate color choice)...Add $1.00 per letter

Gloves

19th CENTURY FINGERLESS GLOVE - Replica of an early fingerless glove made exclusively for K & P Weaver, LLC by AKADEMA Professional, one of the world's well known manufacturer of gloves for professional players. Made of 100% cowhide, generously padded in the palm, thumb and across the lower finger area with reinforced stitching throughout. Buttonhole closure with antique brass base ball button as seen on original gloves. Available in left or right hand, size L, XL $29.95...... Introductory price $26.95 each ends December 31, 2004

1919 GLOVE - Replica of a glove popular between 1915 and 1925 with web between thumb and index finger. This was the glove used during the era of Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb and Joe Jackson. This glove is made of 100% cowhide. Buttonhole closure. Available in left or right hand. Price $59.95...... Introductory price $54.95 each ends December 31, 2004

1949 THREE FINGER GLOVE - Replica of a "THREE FINGER" glove popular in the late 1940's and into the 1950's. This glove is made of 100% cowhide. Buttonhole closure. Available in left or right hand. Price $59.95...... Introductory price $54.95 each ends December 31, 2004

Albert G. Spalding model for 1870s, $28.95 and Arthur "Foxy" Irwin model for 1880s, $38.95.

Rule books

In cooperation with The Henry Ford, Dearborn, Michigan, a reprint of the 1867 edition of Haney's Base Ball Book of Reference was released in May 2003. Written for the Haney's series of guide books by the leading baseball writer of the day, Henry Chadwick, this guide is an important part of the Greenfield Village historic baseball program. The first printing has sold out, but we are told a second printing is due in April 2004. ISBN 1-55709-595-7

Paper reprints from microfilm or microfilm. Includes the entire run of Beadle's Dime Base-Ball Player 1860-1881, DeWitt's 1869-1885, Spalding guides, 1886 Wright and Ditson guide, Reach guides and 1866 Peverelly book.

“Players! Ask for a copy of the rules for one of these vintage base ball games: 1. Town Ball or Massachusetts Ball 2. Knickerbocker Ball”

Sullivan Press reproduction of Beadle‘s Base-Ball Player (1860) $10.00

“A must for history buffs. The first of a series of annual baseball books published from 1860 to 1881 by Beadle & Adams, this reprint contains the ‘official’ 1860 baseball rules, as ratified by the New York convention of 1860. Also features basic rules for Rounders and Townball. An original copy of Beadle’s Dime Base-Ball Player is in the collection of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Softcover. 4 1/4" x 6 1/2". 40 pages.” $12.00

“This compilation recalls the rules of the game from the 1840’s up to the turn of the century with great photographs and prints mixed in. This is a reference piece that no fan should be without.” Now available only in CD format. $20.00

Sullivan Press reproduces many Beadle’s titles, including the Dime Base-Ball Player 1860 rules, $9.95

Scorebook and sheets

E-mail for details.

Shoes

[Note: Orders for this item ceased fall 2004 and it is no longer listed on the website; formerly made by Nick Sekela/Historic Clothiers, we are still listing this item here so you are aware of its existence. A history of how this item was discovered and reproduced can be found here: http://www.geocities.com/firsteyem/joe/canvashoes.html] Canvas camp shoe, reproduction of pair pictured in Time-Life Echoes of Glory series of books. This is the type of lightweight, breathable shoe popular with ball players right after the Civil War.

Genesee Country Village & Museum is offering period appropriate base ball shoes as produced by P.W. Minor & Son, one of the nation’s premier manufacturers of custom footwear. These shoes are made from the finest materials and incorporate the look of 19th-century base ball footwear while providing the vintage base ball player with solid support and proper traction for superior athletic performance. These unique shoes retail for $155 per pair plus $12 UPS shipping charges (March 2004 price). Standard delivery is 4-6 weeks after receipt of order. To order your pair, dowload and complete this form.

Stockings

STOCKINGS - Over-the-knee stockings with knitted top approximately 24" in length available in 100% cotton - natural or 100% heavy ribbed nylon - navy, red & black.......$8.50/pair

Uniform blouse and pant

UNIFORMS - We custom make (3) styles of shirts starting at $60.00 (4-button, lace up, shield front) and both knickers and trousers starting at $60.00.

1880s laced base ball shirt, licensed by MLB Cooperstown Collection, $120 + shipping

THE VENDORS

If you have any questions call me at home: Eric Miklich - 1(631) 243-1668. www.19cbaseball.comYou can also e-mail me at: ddejm@msn.com

Link to 1867 Haney's Base Ball Book

http://wwwlib.umi.com/bod/

See "Bulldogbatsonline.com" for further information. Email: buldog5151@aol.com, phone (203) 270-0853.

http://www.cooperstownbat.com/earlybaseball/19thcentury.html P.O. Box 415 • Cooperstown, NY 13326 CALL TOLL-FREE 1-888-547-2415 (USA ONLY) OR 1-607-547-2415

http://www.ballcap.com/ Cooperstown Ballcap Company Post office box 8 Cherry valley, ny 13320 Telephone (800) 264 8294 Fax (866) 964 3965 e-mail will@ballcap.com

e-mail me at beyenbeye@aol.com or call me at (308) 382-3481. My address is 3133 W. Highway 34, Grand Island, NE 68801.

http://www.dellsleatherworks.com/073-074firemanbelts.htm

http://www.skilletlicker.com Jersey Skillet Licker Products, ATTN: Joe Hofmann, 8 Arlington Pl., Fair Lawn, NJ. 07410 - 3506. Call me direct at 1-800-431-1862 (local 1-201-791-2314) for credit card orders. You can also send the information via email, if you so desire. Winger6049@aol.com

http://hometown.aol.com/kpweaver PO Box 1131, Orange, CT 06477 You may reach us at the following: e-mail kp19thbb@aol.com Tel (203) 795-9024 (8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Time), Fax (203) 795-4294 http://hometown.aol.com/kpweaver

http://www.eteamz.com/WEBSTERSPIDERS/news/ 716-544-3310 Webster, NY 14580

http://home.earthlink.net/~gchristen/Books.html 28078 Universal Dr., Warren, MI 48092

Link to 1860 Beadle's Link to town ball Link to tournament ball For more information or to order by phone, please call our toll-free number: (888) HALL-OF-FAME or (888) 425-5633, 25 Main Street, P.O. Box 590, Cooperstown, NY 13326

http://members.tripod.com/dahoude/baseball.htm Orchard Hill Sutlery, Dept. WP, 415 Esperance Road, Esperance, New York 12066 If you have any questions, you may e-mail us at info@orchardhillsutlery.com You can also call us or fax at (518) 875-9981 Monday - Saturday between the hours of 9am and 8pm Eastern Standard Time.

The vintage base ball shoes designed for the Silver Base Ball Park League and sold by Genesee Country Village & Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Road, PO Box 310, Mumford NY 14511. http://www.gcv.org/pdfs/baseballShoeOrderForm05.pdf

http://www.phoenixbats.com/

http://pflco.com/ Prairie Flower Leather Co. RR 3, Box 156B....Ord, NE 68862 308-728-7046

http://www.sullivanpress.com P.O. Box 407 3405 Main Street in Morgantown, PA 19543-0407 Questions? Please call (610) 913-6450 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

http://vintageballist.com/index.html Please e-mail us at orders@vintageballist.com with your order. We will calculate the total bill including shipping and handling, and provide details on payment.

http://www.vbbf.com/ 100 Wells Street, Suite 320, Hartford, CT 06103 1-800-730-8119

http://www.gonebatty.net RR 2, Box 311, Troy, PA 16947. 24/7 toll Free VM, 1-888-641-5966, email: vintagebats@ambrosch.net or waltamb@epix.net