Welcome to Awesome!

1. Let's start with some laughter. Why? Because.
2. Some baseball news we must talk about .... HoF Voting 2013 and now in 2014 and the veterans committee selection
3. Course intro ... fun stuff
4. What do you expect from this class? Why did you take it (be honest)?
5. Where do we find baseball in our lives every day? Think about phrases and idioms we get from the game.
6. Take Me Out to the Ballgame: When is this song played during a ball game? Why? (Hint: Taft)
7. Casey at the Bat written in June 3, 1888 and published in the SF Examiner (words & recording)
8. Inning 1, Chpt 1 (25 mins)