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In the film adaptation of Lou Gehrig's life, tales circulated that actor Gary Cooper batted right-handed and then had the film reversed for scenes depicting Gehrig as a left-handed hitter. However, extensive research debunked this story, confirming that Cooper batted correctly as a left-handed hitter throughout the production.
The Myth of Abner Doubleday
The narrative that Abner Doubleday invented baseball persists to this day, despite being thoroughly debunked. An investigation into the true origins of the game reveals that Doubleday had little to do with its creation. The point of origin is obscure, and other figures, such as Alexander Cartwright, are more accurately tied to the establishment of baseball rules.