Baseball is truly the greatest sport in America. Even in time of turmoil and war the game was still played. During the Civil War for instance baseball was played by both Confederate and Union soldiers. Not only did the enlisted men play but also the officers. It was very much encouraged because the game not only provided moral support to the troops but also was a source of exercise and conditioning. Some soldiers brought bats and gloves with them and when no equipment could be found they resorted to sticks or even fence posts.
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Soldiers often instead of writing about the grief in war would tell their families and loved ones of the baseball games that took place. it took their mind off the struggles they faced and it was something pleasant they could talk about.
During this time baseball also grew immensely. Since every soldier was playing it and writing about it soon everyone came to know and love this great pastime. Even after the war when people celebrated their independence, a game of baseball was usually played in the afternoon. And it continue to grow into the great sport we know today.
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