Doubleday

biographical name

Dou·​ble·​day ˈdə-bəl-ˌdā How to pronounce Doubleday (audio)
Abner 1819–1893 American soldier and reputed inventor of baseball

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“Doubleday.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Doubleday. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.

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