Baseball and the Buddha: The History of the Sport in Bhutan

from History Loves Company · host Chester Sakamoto

Baseball is America's pastime. So how did it end up in one of the remotest places on Earth? Just in time for the World Baseball Classic (starting March 5th), join me as we explore the history of the sport in Bhutan and how a tiny part of the Himalayas became a bastion for baseball.

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