Brooklyn Heights in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
133 Clinton Street
Designated Landmark
— New York City —
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 10, 2021
1. 133 Clinton Street Marker
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133 Clinton Street. Designated Landmark. This house was the former home of the Brooklyn Excelsiors, baseball champions of the United States in 1860. Constructed in 1851, the building was once the Jolly Young Bachelors clubhouse. The Bachelors evolved into the Excelsiors baseball team. One of its pitchers, James Creighton, 307 Henry Street, Brooklyn, is said to have tossed the first curve ball. During the Civil War, the Excelsiors introduced the game to soldiers from various states. Because of its popularity, similar teams were established in other cities. Thus, baseball, as a national sport, can be considered as having its origins in Brooklyn.
This house was the former home of the Brooklyn Excelsiors, baseball champions of the United States in 1860. Constructed in 1851, the building was once the Jolly Young Bachelors clubhouse. The Bachelors evolved into the Excelsiors baseball team. One of its pitchers, James Creighton, 307 Henry Street, Brooklyn, is said to have tossed the first curve ball. During the Civil War, the Excelsiors introduced the game to soldiers from various states. Because of its popularity, similar teams were established in other cities. Thus, baseball, as a national sport, can be considered as having its origins in Brooklyn.
Erected 1974 by The New York Community Trust.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Sports • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.
Location. 40° 41.524′ N, 73° 59.602′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Brooklyn Heights. Marker is at the intersection of Clinton Street and Livingston Street, on the right when traveling north on Clinton Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 133 Clinton St, Brooklyn NY 11201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 10, 2021
2. 133 Clinton Street Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 12, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 388 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on September 12, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
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