In 1856, a New York newspaper called baseball "The National Pastime." It wasn't a coincidence. It was because this sport has been present at every moment America needed to come together from the Civil War to September 11. And it still is. ⚾ Follow the page for more facts like this. #baseball #usssa #usssabaseball #youthbaseball #travelball #baseballhistory #baseballculture #americanpastime #mlb #playusssa