The Newtown Sandy Hook Vintage Base Ball Club, born in 2005 in Newtown, CT, was the first vintage team formed in Fairfield County, Connecticut. The mission of the Newtown Sandy Hook club is to provide wholesome recreation to those who wish to experience our national pastime played in the style and traditions of the 19th Century, while recapturing the competitive history of the villages of Newtown and Sandy Hook.

The Sandy Hook's play by the rules of the 1860's, but also play by 1870 and 80's rules for some occasions (Pittsfield Vintage Base Ball '1886' Tournament). The Club is committed to the more aggressive style of play that is prevalent in the region.

 

 
 

 

 2005 was the first season for the Newtown Sandy Hook Vintage Base Ball Club.
  
 

 
 

 2005 Season Highlights


  

 

 In 2006 the Sandy Hooks traveled to new territories and met new friends.
  
 

 
 

 2006 Season Highlights


  

 

Visit The Bee's* newspaper articles from before the turn of the century relating base ball action from that period.

(Unfortunately, no photographs have been located from that period.)

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 Newtown Sandy Hooks and Waterbury Connors at McLaughlin Vineyards, Sandy Hook, CT
  
 

In 2005 the Newtown Sandy Hook Club recaptured the spirit, glory and excitement of Newtown and Sandy Hook base ball, the way it used to be played. This photogragh was taken on July 31, 2006 at McLaughlin Vineyards in Sandy Hook in approximately the same location as a similar game played in 1894. It was a special day for the Newtown Sandy Hooks and Waterbury Connors.
  

     
 

 
   

 

 
  
 

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