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You Gotta Have Heart: A History of Washington Baseball from 1859 to the 2012 National League East Champions
  • Date: Friday, October 03, 2014
  • Time: 4:00 pm
  • Location: William G. McGowan Theater, Washington, DC

“First in War, First in Peace…and Last in the American League.” Expressions such as this characterized the legend and lore of baseball in the nation’s capital. Author Frederic J. Frommer provides a complete history of baseball in the DC area in his book, You Gotta Have Heart, with chapters including the 1924 World Series championship team and the Homestead Grays, the DC Negro League pennant winners. The book is filled with the voices of current and former players, along with presidents, senators, and political commentators who call the team their own.

A book signing will follow the program. Purchase this book on the day of the event from the myArchives Store and receive a 15% discount (members get 20% off).

Reserve a seat

All public programs at the National Archives are free and streamed live online via the National Archives’ YouTube channel. Reservations are recommended; seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. The doors to the building will open 45 minutes prior to the start of the program. Use the Special Events entrance on the corner of Constitution Avenue and 7th Street, NW.