Irish Baseball Legend: Hugh “One Arm” Daily
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...
How Did An Irish Little League Team Wind Up in New York? Part 2: Getting the Ball Rolling
The last time we saw Gary Tully, he was moving his family to Dublin to start a new life in Ireland. Soon, Gary found himself organizing the first Little League team in Ireland. Here is the second installment of our series: Gary Tully Interview, Part 2: Getting the...
How Did an Irish Little League Team Wind Up in New York in 1994? Part 1: Dublin… Ohio?
We’re always amazed when we stumble upon new stories about the intersection of our two favorite pastimes: Ireland and baseball. This story isn’t technically new, but it was new to us. And it’s a great story! The story goes something like this: A New...
Top o’ the Inning to ya! T-Shirts Available for Pre-Order!
We pride ourselves on having the best gear for baseball fans who love Ireland — and we think this will become one of the most popular items in the Irish Baseball store! The shirt is a new “baseball-ism” take on the classic Irish saying, “Top...
Peter Abraham Talks COVID, MLB, Red Sox, David Ortiz, and Sportswriting in a Lively Baseball Discussion
Aug. 19, 2020: The Boston Globe’s Peter Abraham joined IABS members to talk baseball in a lively Zoom Q&A session. The conversation covered the impact of COVID on baseball reporting, Peter’s advice for young writers, his memories of covering David...Shop Irish Baseball Gear
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