Baseball’s Hidden Roots in Alaska | Anchorage News

Hall of Famer Greg Harris, the rare two-armed MLB pitcher, returned to Fairbanks to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with a deep dive into baseball’s Alaskan roots — and its even older global origins. Team up with Alaska historian Kathrine Ringsmuth, Harris revealed how the game’s history stretches back to Russia and Scandinavia, and shared how his own junior college days in Fairbanks were shaped by his host family and the Goldpanners’ fierce spirit. MLB Ambassador DJ Carrasco joined the festivities, honoring indigenous games like “Knock ‘em Down and Skin ‘ems” through his Native Nations initiative, bringing the past vividly to life. This special presentation was part of Fairbanks’ “Week of Dreams,” running through Saturday. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8f480622cbd99627