2023 Frederick Ivor-Campbell 19th Century Base Ball Conference schedule

The 14th annual SABR Frederick Ivor-Campbell 19th Century Base Ball Conference was held on April 28-29, 2023, at the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. All baseball fans are welcome to attend.

Here is the complete schedule for the 2023 Ivor-Campbell Conference:

Friday, April 28

(All times are listed in the Eastern Time Zone)

• 9:00-9:45 a.m.: Check-in and Morning Coffee Service (Giamatti Research Center lobby)
• 9:45-10:00 a.m.: Welcome and Introductions (Grandstand Theater)
• 10:10-10:40 a.m.: RP#1 Bill Ryczek (Bullpen Theater) and RP#2 Brian Engelhardt (Learn Center)
• 10:50-11:20 a.m.: RP#3 Irwin Chusid (Bullpen Theater) and RP#4 Doug Schopper (Learn Center)
• 11:20-11:30 a.m.: 3rd Inning Stretch
• 11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.: RP#5 Bob Tholkes (Bullpen Theater) and RP#6 Steve Kuzmiak (Learn Center)
• 12:00-1:30 p.m.: On Your Own: Lunch in “America’s Perfect Village” and/or explore the Hall of Fame
• 1:30-2:30 p.m.: Panel Discussion: “Baseball’s 19th Century Color Line” with Richard Hershberger, Peter Mancuso, Brian Sheehy, and moderator Bill Ryczek
• 2:30-3:00 p.m.: RP#7 Tom Gilbert (Grandstand Theater)
• 3:10-3:40 p.m.: RP#8 Larry DeFillipo (Bullpen Theater) and RP#9 Mitch Lutze (Learn Center)
• 3:40-4:10 p.m.: 7th Inning Stretch: Coffee Service and Book Signings 1 (Giamatti Research Center)
• 4:15-5:00 p.m.: Member Spotlight Interview: Robert Mayer, with Bob Bailey (Grandstand Theater)
• 7:00-10:00 p.m.: Welcoming Dinner at Templeton Hall (optional; pre-registration required)

Saturday, April 29

• 9:00-9:45 a.m.: Check-in and Morning Coffee Service (Giamatti Research Center lobby)
• 9:45-10:00 a.m.: Welcome and Introductions (Grandstand Theater)
• 10:10-10:40 a.m.: RP#10 Matt Albertson (Bullpen Theater) and RP#11 Marty Payne (Learn Center)
• 10:50-11:20 a.m.: RP#12 Brian Sheehy (Bullpen Theater) and RP#13 Collin Miller (Learn Center)
• 11:30 a.m.-1:40 p.m.: Luncheon (included with Conference Registration) and Keynote Speaker Jonathan Popovich (Templeton Hall)
• 1:50-2:50 p.m.: 19th Century Artifact Session: moderators Robert Mayer, Gary Passamonte, Jonathan Popovich (Grandstand Theater)
• 3:00-3:30 p.m.: RP#14 Michael Haupert (Grandstand Theater)
• 3:30-4:15 p.m.: 7th Inning Stretch: Book Signings 2 and Afternoon Coffee Service (Giamatti Research Center)
• 4:25-4:55 p.m.: RP#15 Justin Mckinney (Grandstand Theater)
• 4:55-5:00 p.m.: Closing Remarks (Grandstand Theater)
• 5:30-9:00 p.m.: Post-Conference Gathering Buffet (optional, pre-registration required)
  

On Sunday, April 30, 2023, two experienced 19th-century clubs from the nearby Delaware County Vintage Base Ball Association will square off at Doubleday Field for an 1895 rules match. All conference attendees are invited to attend. The ceremonial first pitch will be thrown out at 10:20 a.m. by baseball historian Bob Mayer.

For more details on the Ivor-Campbell Conference, visit SABR.org/ivor-campbell19c