Biography:Though some dispute exists as to who created the modern version of baseball, it is generally agreed that Cartwright developed it along with a committee from his club, the Knickerbocker Base Ball Club, in 1845.
Cartwright was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1938 as the official founder of the modern game.
Born: April 17, 1820 Birthplace:New York City, New York, USA Star Sign: Aries