Over the years, one has been traced back to one of America's forgotten leaders. It is a time to stand, to dance, to sing and to take care of 'nature's calling.' It is the Seventh-Inning Stretch and it has become as important a tradition in America's Pastime as the National Anthem and the first pitch.Įven today, the origins of the Seventh-Inning Stretch are less historical in their theories and more of an urban legend. A few precious minutes in which the hours of excruciating stress and anticipation is momentarily lifted for a well-deserved break. It is perhaps the most mundane, yet physically rewarding moment of every baseball game.
The 7th Inning Stretch - A Historical Perspective by Michael Aubrecht
