In Episode 1 RING THE BELL we go all the way back...

We’re talking schoolyard town ball in the 1830s…

The rise of the Athletic Club in 1860 — Philly’s first powerhouse team…

The Philadelphia Pythians, who challenged baseball’s color line before it was even written…

And the Dolly Vardens, one of the earliest all-female teams —

You’ll hear how baseball spread across Philly neighborhoods — from factories to firehouses — and how stadiums like Jefferson Street Grounds brought the game into the modern era.

Plus, don't miss our first BELL RINGER!