The Hartford Base Ball Grounds at Colt Meadows have home teams that play by the rules of the 1860s. Names are taken from historic teams that played in Hartford, Connecticut. On Saturday mornings teams play back-to-back games – the first by the rules of 1861 and the second game by the rules of 1864. Check online for the full schedule.

2010 ROSTER
Julio The Mayor" Concepcion	Greg "Daisy Cutter" Frank	Jeff "Pine Tar" Kornhaas
Dan "Cider" Roan	Jon Daly	Jim "Shoestring" Clerkin
Chris "Too Tall" Valenti	Jeremy Frey	Bob "Nails" Kappes
Michael Messina	Charles "Sweet Chuck" Brooks	Ray "Skeeter" Vasas
Chris "Grit" Moran	David "Dark Tower" Chassanoff	Jacob Nadeau
Eric "Fingers" LaPointe	Frank "Aces" Rizzuto	Jacob Lerner
Kevin Guiheen	Scott Schneider	Tom "The Hammer" Hamre
Rob Buettel	Bob "Sawmill" Smith	Walter "Tinker" Stohr
Russel "Steam Boat" Cook	Sean "Two Trees" Smith	Tim "Engine" Sallay
Chris "Bootstrap" Rataic	Matthew "Boxcar" Smith	Marc Tomaiuolo
Richard Lofredo	Mike "Vintage" Smith	Richard "Hooch" Randich
Paul LaChance	Paul "Apostle" Leensvaart	Andrew "Rooster" Durham
Vito LoGrasso	Jessie "Cat Hands" Rifkin
Steve "Big Train" Burke

If you have what it takes to be Vintage and would like to join a team, recruitment is ongoing and we would love to hear from you. Neither the Friends of Vintage Base Ball nor the Coltsville Vintage Base Ball League discriminates against any person regardless of gender, age or ethnicity. All prospective players, umpires and field managers are welcomed to apply. Below you'll find literature that can be downloaded and reviewed. Teams will play by 1860s rules and customs on Saturday mornings starting at 10:00am at the Hartford Base Ball Grounds at Colt Meadows. League fee for the 2011 season will be announced by January 1, 2011.

CVBBL Tri-Fold Brochure	Team Uniforms	Application Form
Role of the Umpire	Umpire Wardrobe	Role of the Field Manager
1864 Game Rules

Completed applications, should be mailed along with your check or money order to: