#6 The Star Spangled Batter: What If Cricket Had Beaten Baseball? America’s Lost Cricket Empire.

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Central Marc

Marc Houben

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Every week, Central Marc dives into alternative history and what-if scenarios across a broad range of subjects where a scenario is worked out that is provided by you, the listener. We dive into the forces shaping our world from central global topics in world history to niche stories, this podcast brings a fresh perspective and a dash of humor to navigate the world's complexities. Perfect for curious minds eager to explore the trends, ideas, and stories behind the history. Hosted by Marc Houben, a Dutchmen with background in history, economics, and business strategy. Living in NYC.

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#6 The Star Spangled Batter: What If Cricket Had Beaten Baseball? America’s Lost Cricket Empire.

Central Marc

28 minutes 43 seconds

8 months ago

#6 The Star Spangled Batter: What If Cricket Had Beaten Baseball? America’s Lost Cricket Empire.

📜 Episode Summary:

Episode six. Before baseball ruled the U.S., cricket was king. George Washington played it, Abraham Lincoln had his own bat, and in 1844, the U.S. and Canada faced off in the world’s first international sports match. So why did cricket fade while baseball became “America’s pastime”?

In this episode, we break down the forgotten rivalry: How war, nationalism, and media pushed baseball ahead.

What if the U.S. had embraced a T20-style format before the Civil War? The missed billion-dollar opportunity—how American cricket could have shaped global sports. Could a National Cricket League (NCL) have coexisted with MLB, the NFL, NHL, and NBA?

📚Recommended Reading:

Howdy or howzat? When USA and Canada made cricket history in 1844 (Andy Bull, the Guardian, 2024)

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