127. Forgotten Gems: Ottawa’s Early Baseball History (1865–1900)

In Forgotten Gems: Ottawa’s Early Baseball History (1865–1900), author Steve Rennie explores the roots of baseball in Ottawa, tracing its rise from informal games to organized teams and professional aspirations. It highlights key players, rivalries, and the city’s early love for the sport, preserving a forgotten chapter in Canada’s baseball history.

Based on a Speaker's Series presentation by the author which was planned simultaneously for March 2025 and due to unforeseen circumstances was delayed to April 2025 in a virtual (Zoom) format. This is the first of the Bytown Pamphlet Series to not display the HSO crest/logo. This is the 127th pamphlet and it happened to be published in the HSO's 127th year. ISBN 978-1-998054-13-8. March 2025.