What causes baseball team names to change over time? What makes a club's name acceptable during one period of history but then becomes unacceptable as time progresses?

We're exploring that topic with Dr. Joe Squillace through the Lens of the Jacksonville Lunatics and mental asylums in the 19th Century.

You're not going to want to miss this interview - today on Rounders: a History of Baseball in America.

What causes baseball team names to change over time? What makes a club's name acceptable during one period of history but then becomes unacceptable as time progresses? We're exploring that topic with Dr. Joe Squillace through the Lens of the Jacksonville Lunatics and mental asylums in the 19th Century. You're not going to want to miss this interview - today on Rounders: a History of Baseball in America.

The Jacksonville Lunatics and Why Team Names Change (w/ Dr. Joe Squillace)

Rounders: A History of Baseball in America examines baseball's journey from a diversion played on the outskirts of small towns to a pastime continually shaping this country's cultural identity. This sport isn't just about a ball-and-stick. It's a snapshot of ourselves, our nation, and our world.

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Rounders: A History of Baseball in America examines baseball's journey from a diversion played on the outskirts of small towns to a pastime continually shaping this country's cultural identity. This sport isn't just about a ball-and-stick. It's a snapshot of ourselves, our nation, and our world. Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rounders/subscribe

Rounders: A History of Baseball in America examines baseball's journey from a diversion played on the outskirts of small towns to a pastime continually shaping this country's cultural identity. This sport isn't just about a ball-and-stick. It's a snapshot of ourselves, our nation, and our world.

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