Bob Nylen: The History of Baseball in Nevada
This Event has no scheduled dates at this time. It last occurred on Saturday, August 10, 2019.
Event Description:
Bob Nylen, Curator of History at the Nevada State Museum in Carson City, will speak on the history of baseball in Nevada. This event is also free for all to attend.
Pro baseball was slow in coming to Nevada, but the first organized game dates back to 1869 when Carson City bested Virginia City, 81-31. By the early 20th century many Nevada towns and fraternities had organized teams. The copper companies sponsored baseball nines and built diamonds in places like Ruth, Cooper Flat, Ely and McGill; the Northern Nevada Railroad also fielded a team.
Where is the event?
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park (See address and directions below)
