“The Ball Game” is one of the earliest known recordings of a baseball game, copyrighted by Thomas A. Edison, Inc. Filmed in 1898, the documentary captures the Newark Colts playing the Reading Coal Heavers, all from a camera placed behind home plate.

This film is not just entertainment but a historical document, offering a glimpse into the early style and spirit of American baseball. Even in its silence, the film vividly conveys the game’s energy and excitement.