 January 30, 2010, is the date for the first SABR Day in America (and elsewhere). The Society for American Baseball Research (SABR) is a member-driven nonprofit organization made up of nearly 7,000 members who are fans of baseball and its rich and varied history. Although a sizable portion (about 10%) of the membership comes together for SABR’s national convention each year, with 55 chapters scattered through the US (as well as Canada, Puerto Rico, the United Kingdom, and Japan), it would impossible to gather the entire SABR community in one place at one time. Our alternative solution is to have as many members as possible come together on the same day—regardless of where they live.
Below is a list of chapter events already scheduled for SABR Day in America. Be sure to check back often as more chapters finalize their plans. Whether or not you’re a member of SABR, you’re invited to attend a SABR Day in America event and be a part of a community of dedicated fans of the greatest game around.
All times are local times on January 30, 2010
EAST
Arlington, VA
Bob Davids Chapter
- Time: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m
- Location: Holiday Inn Rosslyn at Key Bridge 1900 North Fort Myer Drive Arlington, VA 22209-1602
- Contact: Bruce Brown (dbrucebrown@verizon.net)
- Agenda: Guests include former Orioles pitcher Scott McGregor, member Dave Smith, and Nationals blogger Mike Henderson. Also research presentations from members
Atlanta, GA
Magnolia Chapter
- Time: 12:30 p.m.
- Location: Manuel's Tavern, corner of N. Highland and North Avenue, Atlanta, GA
- Contact: Terry Sloope
- Agenda: Baseball chat and updates on planning for SABR 40 at Atlanta Sheraton, August 5-8, 2010
Boston, MA
Boston Chapter
- Time: 5:30 p.m.
- Location: McGreevy's, 911 Boylston St., Boston, MA
- Contact: Joanne Hulbert
- Agenda: dinner and post-dinner baseball chat
Burlington, VT
Vermont Chapter
- Time: 10:00 a.m.
- Location: 118 Spruce St, Burlington, VT (TBA)
- Contact: Tom Simon
- Agenda: Dice Base Ball tournament (outside, weather permitting)
Charlotte, NC
Charlotte Chapter [CANCELLED]
- Time:
11:30 a.m.
- The Charlotte Chapter's SABR Day meeting has been cancelled due to forecasted weather conditions.
- Contact: Mark Dugo
Agenda: gets together for a presentation by Brett Friedlander, author of "Chasing Moonlight: The True Story of Field of Dream's Doc Graham."
Cooperstown, NY
Utica-Cooperstown Chapter
- Time: 1:00 p.m.
- Location: Baseball Hall of Fame, Cooperstown, NY
- Contact: Richard Hunt
Hamden, CT
Smokey Joe Wood Chapter
- Time: 10:00 a.m.
- Location: Hamden Town House Restaurant, Hamden, CT
- Contact: Joe Williams
Lebanon, NH
Upper Valley Meetup
Philadelphia, PA
Connie Mack Chapter
- Time: 1:00-4:00 p.m.
- Location: The Field House, 1150 Filbert St. (in Reading Terminal), Philadelphia, PA
- Contact: Seamus Kearney
Tallahassee, FL
Tallahassee Chapter
- Time: 4:00 p.m.
- Location: Miller's Ale House, 722 Apalachee Pkway, Tallahassee, FL (850.222.0364)
- Contact: Matt Keelean
- Agenda: Food, spirits, and Hot Stove camraderie
MIDWEST
Chicago, IL
Emil Rothe Chapter
- Time: 1:00 p.m.
- Metropolis Coffee, 1039 W. Granville Ave, Chicago, IL
- Contact:: Stuart Shea
Cleveland, OH
Jack Graney Chapter
- Time: 12:30 p.m.
- Winking Lizard Tavern, Gateway, 811 Huron Road E. Cleveland, OH
- Contact: Susan Petrone
Des Moines, IA
Field of Dreams Chapter
- Time: 2:00
- Location: Howard Hall, Drake University campus (corner of
Carpenter and 25th), Des Moines, IA
- Contact: Tim Rask
- Agenda: Research presentations on Ray Schalk, ballparks of the Midwest League, and statistics from the Midwest League's designated runner rule
Indianapolis, IN
Oscar Charleston Chapter
- Time: 10:00 a.m.
- Location: Van Kamp Building, 600 Kentucky Ave, Indianapolis, IN (lunch at 12:00 at Milano Inn)
- Contact: Trey Strecker
- Agenda: Noel Fliss presents research on Greenlawn Park; discussion of "The best baseball book I read this winter," trivia, and surprises
Kansas City, MO
Monarchs Chapter
- Time: 1:00 p.m.
- Location: Trailside Center, 9901 Holmes, Kansas City, MO
- Contact: Roger Erickson
- Agenda: Guest speakers: Joe Posnanski, Senior Writer for Sports Illustrated; James Forr, author of Pie Traynor: A Baseball Biography; and Dave Anderson, author of More Than Merkle
Lansing, MI
Michigan Joint Meeting
(Detroit, Don Lund (Ann Arbor), & Wally Pipp (Holland)
- Time: 1:00-4:00 p.m.
- Location: Michigan Historical Museum, 702 W. Kalamazoo St, Lansing, MI
- Contact: Gary Gillette
- Agenda: Optional lunch (Clara's Lansing Station, 637 E. Michigan Ave at 11:45 a.m.), trivia, research presentation, tour of museum, optional dinner/drinks (Michigan Brewing Co. PUb, 402 Washington Square S, 4:15 p.m.)
Louisville, KY
Pee Wee Reese Chapter
- Time: 10:00 a.m.
- Location: Louisville Slugger Museum, 800 West Main St., Louisville, KY
- Contact: Harry Rothgerber
- Agenda: Visitors from Louisville Sports Commission, research presentations, door prizes
Milwaukee, WI
Ken Kelter Chapter
- Time: 3:00 p.m.
- Location: Long Wong's Chinese-American Sportsbar, 53rd & Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, WI
- Contact: Rick Schabowski
St. Louis, MO
Bob Broeg Chapter
- Time: 12:00-4:00 p.m.
- Location: Mike Shannon's Restaurant, 620 Market St, St. Louis, MO 63101 (across from Busch Stadium)
- Contact: Fred Heger
- Agenda: Speaker Derrick Goold, baseball writer for St. Louis Post Dispatch.
St. Paul, MN
Halsey Hall Chapter
- Time: 7:00
- Location: 608 Grand Ave, St. Paul, MN
- Contact: Howard Luloff
- Agenda: Informal gathering, discussion, viewing of DVD of Twins 1961 season
Toledo, OH
Bresnahan/Mud Hens Chapter (OH)
- Time: 1:00 p.m. (optional lunch 11:15 a.m. Max & Erma's at Levis Commons in Perrysburg)
- Location: Hinkle Baseball Museum, 985 Lober Dr, Perrysburg, OH
- Contact: Steve Lauer 419-882-1301
- Agenda: Guest speaker is former MLB & AAA pitcher Steve Fireovid, plus research presentations and discussion
WEST
Arlington, TX
Hall-Ruggles Chapter
- Time: TBA
- Location: Rangers Winter FanFest, Ballpark in Arlington, TX
- Contact: C. Paul Rogers
Austin, TX
Rogers Hornsby Chapter
- Time: 6:00 p.m.
- Location: Austin, TX (at private home; email for directions)
- Contact: Chuck Kaufman
- Agenda: Food, baseball stories, chapter photo
Bay Area
Lefty O'Doul (San Francisco) & Sacramento Chapters
- Time: 1:00 p.m.
- Location: Armadillo Willy's, 4480 Tassajara Rd., Dublin, CA
- Contact: Paul Hirsch
- Agenda: Trivia contest, update from board member, research presentations
Buena Park, CA
Allan Roth Chapter
- Time: 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
- Location: Buena Park Red Roof Inn, 7121 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, CA
- Contact: Stephen Roney (sroney@acm.org)
- Agenda: Former MLB pitcher Jerry Spradlin; research presentations
Denver, CO
Rocky Mountain SABR Chapter
- Time: 10:00 a.m.
- Location: Breckenridge Brewery, 2220 Blake St, Denver, CO
- Contact: Paul Parker
- Agenda: Hot Stove, research presentation, point-counterpoint debate on instant replay in baseball, trivia contest, silent auction
Houston, TX
Larry Dierker Chapter
- Time: 2:00 p.m.
- Location: Shuckers, located on third level of Houston Galleria, Houston, TX
- Contact: Bob Dorrill
San Diego, CA
Ted Williams Chapter
- Time: 9:30 a.m., doors open at 9:15
- Location: Petco Park, 4th floor auditorium, San Diego, CA (park in lot D1/D2)
- Contact: Dan Boyle
- Agenda: David Kinney, "Books in Review"; Eric Hanauer, "Shooting the Cubs" ; Hot Stove Session, "The 2010 Padres" with Josh Stein, Padres Director of Baseball Operations; trivia quiz and raffle
Seattle, WA
Northwest SABR Chapter
- Time: 12:00-3:00 p.m.
- Location: Mariners' FanFest, Seattle, WA
- Contact: Tim Herlich
Tempe, AZ
Flame Delhi
- Time: 10:00 a.m.
- Location: Press Box of Tempe Diablo Stadium, 2200 W. Alameda, Tempe, AZ 85282
- Rodney Johnson
- Former big leaguer Lou Klimchock, history of Tempe Diablo Stadium, history of Seattle Pilots spring training at Diablo
INTERNATIONAL
Montreal, QB
Quebec Chapter
- Time: 1:30 p.m.
- Location: La Cage aux Sports restaurant, 1437 Rene-Levesque Blvd W, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Contact: Patrick Capentier
- Agenda: Research presentations, Hot Stove discussion
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Orlando Cepeda Chapter
- Time: 2:00-5:00 p.m.
- Location: Millaville, 2 Acerola Street, San Juan, Puerto Rico
- Contact: Edwin Fernandez-Cruz
- Agenda: Baseball chat with former major leaguers Benny Ayala, Juan Beniquez, and Julio Navarro
Toronto, ON
Hanlan's Point
- Time: 10:30 a.m.
- Location: Seneca College, 1750 Finch Ave E, Toronto, ON, Canada; lunch at Montana's Cookhouse, 2880 Steeles Ave East, Thornhill, ON
- Contact: Bill Humber
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