“Big” Ed Walsh | Irish Baseball Legends

by baseballunited | Oct 24, 2020 | Content, Regular Content

Edward Augustine Walsh was born on May 14, 1881. His dad had come to America from Ireland in 1866. Ed’s mother, Jane, was Welsh. Growing up in Plains Township, Pennsylvania, Jane would sing Irish folk songs to Ed and his 12 brothers and sisters. When he was 18,...

“Dirty” Jack Doyle | Irish Baseball Legends

by baseballunited | Oct 23, 2020 | Content, Legends, Regular Content

John Joseph “Jack” Doyle was born on October 25, 1869 in Killorglin, County Kerry. Doyle immigrated to America with his family as a young boy. He attended Fordham University before signing a contract with the Columbus Solons. His best seasons came with the...

How Did An Irish Little League Team Wind Up in New York? Part 3: What the Heck Do You Do With This?

by baseballunited | Oct 23, 2020 | Baseball in Ireland, Regular Content

After moving his family to Ireland, Gary Tully became involved in the growing youth baseball movement in and around Dublin. Watch Gary explain what happened when he tried to import donated baseball equipment to Ireland: Gary Tully Interview, Part 3: What the Heck Do...

Watch: A Message from Shaun Clancy on the Future of the Irish American Baseball Hall of Fame

by baseballunited | Oct 1, 2020 | Content, Regular Content

Irish Baseball Legend: Hugh “One Arm” Daily

by baseballunited | Sep 29, 2020 | Content, Regular Content

Few pitchers have overcome taller odds than Hugh Ignatius Daily. Being born in Kerry and losing his left hand as a teenager made Hugh’s dream of pitching in the big leagues all but impossible. Yet, in 1882, after years of struggling in the minors, Hugh finally...