Echoes from the Outfield

Author's note: This article couldn't have been written without the players who brought the game of baseball to life. I'm especially grateful to Eric Snyder, Wayne and Julia Schacht, Shirley Erb, Jim and Kristi Schutt, Jeff Shabram, Jamie Curtis, and members of American Legion Post 136. Your memories, stories, and support meant the world-thank you for helping keep this history alive.

Baseball has long been known as America's pastime, and in Orchard, it was no different. Warm Sunday afternoons and cool evenings under the lights made the game thrilling for both players and fans.

The area was home...