Courses
How Did Base Ball Become Baseball? The Origin and Growth of the Sport in the 19th Century
Instructor: Bill Ryczek
Three Thursdays: April 27, May 4, 11
6:30—8:30 P.M.
Wasch Center Butterfield Room: $100
Bill Ryczek has written seven books on sports history, including a trilogy on 19th century baseball covering the years from its beginnings through 1875. He has also written about New York baseball and professional football during the 1960s, and has won several awards, including twice receiving the Nelson Ross Award from the Professional Football Researchers Association for the year’s best book on the history of professional football. Bill previously taught a course on the history of baseball at Quinnipiac University. He is one of the founding partners of Colebrook Financial Company, located in Middletown, Connecticut.