Articles About Vintage Base Ball
The Story of Today's Mains
Why the team was formed; where the name comes from...
Trenton's Early Base Ball History
We delve into the archives of the Trenton Sun to find out some tidbits about the early base ball games in Trenton.
Who Was 'Rube'?
We think he was one of Trenton's first ballplayers; do you know him?
The Story of Lefty Leifield - Trenton's Greatest Player
He was born in Trenton and went on to a stellar career in the majors.
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What is Vintage Baseball?
A simple definition of the early game we love to play - and - a brief history of the very earliest days of base ball in the United States.

Baseball Rules of the 1860's - short version
Most Vintage Base Ball Clubs play the 1860's game of base ball. Check out some of the differences and similarities between the 1860's game and the modern version.
Baseball Rules of 1866 - long version
These are the rules the Mains and many Vintage Base Ball Teams play by. Very different from the modern game...
Terms Used in Vintage Baseball
Some terms are still used today; others are not. Most are unique and some are funny; a good read...
The Most Interesting Quirks of the 1860's Game - coming soon!
Find out how the game was played then and how Vintage Base Ball Purists approach the game today.
 
 
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"Like the originators of the game, many of whom were Civil War veterans, I find it a pleasant diversion from reality that incorporates teamwork, camaraderie, esprit de corps and attention to detail -- all of which are military virtues as well. The big difference between vintage base ball and the military, in my mind anyway, is that in base ball it's OK to lose."

--- Miles 'Moonlight' Bateman