Baseball is one of the oldest and most popular sports in the world. It has changed and evolved over the years, but one of the most important moments in baseball history happened in 1883. This is when the original patent for baseball was granted. The patent, which was filed by George Hancock, was for a game called “Indoor Baseball” which had some elements that are still found in modern baseball. These included a rubber ball, a diamond shaped field, and a bat. The patent also covered some rules of the game such as the number of players (nine) and the … The original baseball patented, 1883. részletei…