Did Abner Doubleday actually invent the game of baseball?

Ideas & Philosophy · Published 8 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: This video examines the persistent myth that Abner Doubleday was the creator of baseball, a story that has been widely circulated since 1907 and continues to be repeated by figures like former MLB commissioner Bud Selig.

The video explores the origins of the popular misconception that Abner Doubleday is responsible for baseball's invention. This idea has been part of public consciousness for over a century, having been widely spread since 1907. Even modern figures, such as former Major League Baseball commissioner Bud Selig, have occasionally repeated the claim.

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