Full Name: Abner Doubleday Born: June 26, 1819 Place of Birth: Ballston Spa, New York North or South: North Other Professions: Seminole wars, Mexican war, army service, fought Indians, retired in 1886. War Service Highlights: He commanded First Corps at Gettysburg after Reynolds fell. Nickname: None Died: January 26, 1893 Place of Death: Mendham, New Jersey Interesting Facts: He is incorrectly credited with originating the game of baseball.