Baseball: ‘Take Me Out To The Ball Game’
Did you know there are two versions of that popular baseball song “Take Me Out To The Ball Game?” And did you know that when we all sing along during…
Did you know there are two versions of that popular baseball song "Take Me Out To The Ball Game?"
And did you know that when we all sing along during the seventh inning stretch at a baseball game, we're only singing the chorus?
I had no idea! The original version was written by Jack Norworth in 1908, with music composed by Albert Von Tilzer. It includes two verses about a a baseball mad woman who insists her boyfriend take her to a baseball game instead of a Broadway show. According to Baseball-Almanac.com, Norworth wrote the lyrics in about fifteen minutes on a train ride into Manhattan. He was actually a famous and prolific songwriter during his day, having written more than 2,500 songs, including "Shine On, Harvest Moon."
About 20 years later, in 1927, Norworth decided to update the lyrics. You can view the lyrics to both versions, plus hear some famous sing-along versions by clicking here.
One of the most amazing facts about this song is that songwriter Jack Norworth never attended a professional major league baseball game until 1940! That's thirty-two years after he wrote the original version of this baseball classic.
I don't know about you, but after all this talk about baseball, I'm ready for a hot dog, and "some peanuts and cracker jack!"
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The 2020 USA Olympic Baseball Team is made up of professional baseball players from the minor and major leagues, as well as a couple of free agents.
From young players to seasoned players, here is the 2020 Olympic roster for our boys of summer:
Nick Allen - INF
Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY SportsUnited States infielder Nick Allen is congratulated by fellow teammates on Thursday, June 3, 2021, after hitting a grand slam in the bottom of the fourth inning during a Baseball Americas Qualifier against Puerto Rico at Clover Park in Port St. Lucie. The game ended after the fourth inning due to inclement weather with the United States winning 6-1. Tcn Olympic Basebsall 02
Eddy Alvarez - INF
Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY SportsJun 5, 2021; Port St. Lucie, USA; USA second baseman Eddy Alvarez (2) gets the force out of Venezuela third baseman Ali Castillo (22) while turning a double play in the Super Round of the WBSC Baseball Americas Qualifier series at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Tyler Austin - OF
Michael McLoone-USA TODAY SportsSep 8, 2019; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Tyler Austin (29) rounds the bases after hitting a three-run home run at Miller Park. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports
Shane Baz - RHP
Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY SportsMar 13, 2021; Port Charlotte, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Shane Baz (89) pitches in the seventh inning during spring training at Charlotte Sports Park. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
Anthony Carter - RHP
Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY SportsMar 2, 2015; Mesa, AZ, USA; Chicago Cubs pitcher Anthony Carter poses for a portrait during photo day at the training center at Sloan Park. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Triston Casas - INF
Sam Navarro-USA TODAY SportsMay 31, 2021; St. Lucie, Florida, USA; United States first baseman Triston Casas (26) reacts after striking out in the first inning of the game against Nicaragua during the WBSC Baseball Americas Qualifier series of baseball games at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
David Robertson - RHP
Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY SportsJun 5, 2021; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; USA relief pitcher David Robertson (30) delivers a pitch in the 9th inning against Venezuela in the Super Round of the WBSC Baseball Americas Qualifier series at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Brandon Dickson - RHP
Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY SportsJun 5, 2021; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; USA relief pitcher Brandon Dickson (32) delivers a pitch in the 6th inning against Venezuela in the Super Round of the WBSC Baseball Americas Qualifier series at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Tim Federowicz - C
Sam Navarro-USA TODAY SportsJun 3, 2021; St. Lucie, Florida, USA; United States catcher Tim Federowicz (34) connects for a base hit in the third inning of the game against Puerto Rico during the WBSC Baseball Americas Qualifier series at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
Eric Filia - OF
Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY SportsTodd Frazier - INF
Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY SportsJun 5, 2021; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; USA third baseman Todd Frazier (25) points to his chest while he rounds the bases after hitting a solo homerun in the 7th inning against Venezuela in the Super Round of the WBSC Baseball Americas Qualifier series at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Anthony Gose - LHP
Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY SportsMar 12, 2021; Goodyear, Arizona, USA; Cleveland Indians pitcher Anthony Gose pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fourth inning of a spring training game at Goodyear Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Edwin Jackson - RHP
Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY SportsJun 5, 2021; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; USA relief pitcher Edwin Jackson (33) reacts while walking to the dugout between innings against Venezuela in the Super Round of the WBSC Baseball Americas Qualifier series at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Scott Kazmir - LHP
Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY SportsMay 29, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Scott Kazmir (16) throws a pitch in the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports
Patrick Kivlehan - OF/INF
Ray Carlin-USA TODAY SportsMay 16, 2021; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres right fielder Patrick Kivlehan (18) reacts after striking out during the third inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
Mark Kolozsvary - C
Ray Carlin-USA TODAY SportsJun 4, 2021; West Palm Beach, Florida, USA; United States relief pitcher Jimmie Sherfy (7) celebrates with catcher Mark Kolozsvary (8) after winning the game against Canada during the Super Round of the WBSC Baseball Americas Qualifier series at Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
Jack Lopez - UTL
Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY SportsJack Lopez drove in the winning run in the top of the ninth to help Worcester top Syracuse, 5-3, on Friday. LEDE 1
Nick Martinez - RHP
Ray Carlin-USA TODAY SportsSep 27, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Rangers starting pitcher Nick Martinez (22) delivers to the plate in the first inning against the Houston Astros at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Ray Carlin-USA TODAY Sports
Scott McGough - RHP
Marc Serota/Getty ImagesJUPITER, FL - FEBRUARY 24: Scott McGough of the Miami Marlins poses for photos on media day at Roger Dean Stadium on February 24, 2016 in Jupiter, Florida. (Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images)
David Robertson - RHP
Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY SportsJun 5, 2021; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; USA relief pitcher David Robertson (30) delivers a pitch in the 9th inning against Venezuela in the Super Round of the WBSC Baseball Americas Qualifier series at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Joe Ryan - RHP
MLB Photos via USA Today SportsMar 1, 2021; Sarasota, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Rays Joe Ryan (67) poses during media day at Ed Smith Stadium. Mandatory Credit: MLB Photos via USA Today Sports
Ryder Ryan - RHP
Jim Rassol-USA TODAY SportsMar 6, 2020; West Palm Beach, Florida, USA; New York Mets pitcher Ryder Ryan pitches against the Houston Astros in the third inning at FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports
Bubba Starling - OF
MLB Photos via USA Today SportsJamie Westbrook - INF/OF
MLB Photos via USA Today SportsSimeon Woods Richardson - RHP
MLB photos via USA TODAY SportsMar 1, 2021; Dunedin, FL, USA; Toronto Blue Jays Simeon Woods Richardson #76 poses during media day at TD Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: MLB photos via USA TODAY Sports
