Could the Ballpark Organ Be the Secret Cure for Writer’s Block?

COULD THE BALLPARK ORGAN BE THE SECRET CURE FOR WRITER’S BLOCK?

Ever wondered if the soothing strains of a baseball organ could cure writer’s block? That’s exactly the question that came to TWFH writer, Barbara Adams’, mind when she was at a Houston Astros game in June.

The whimsical and nostalgic music of the ballpark organ has been a beloved feature of America’s pastime for over 80 years, and it turns out that its melodic charm has been uplifting fans and players alike since its debut.

In this great article from Scripps News (and recently shared with us by Adams), the author explains how the organ tradition started at Wrigley Field in Chicago back on April 26, 1941, when a man by the name of Ray Nelson played the pipe organ to entertain the crowd before the first pitch. Ever since then, the organ’s tunes have added a touch of magic to the game.

If you ask us, that same organ music might just offer a dose of inspiration to anyone stuck in a creative rut.