Where a Missed Toss Started a Movement
Patron Saint of the Underdog Machine
Patron Saint of the Underdog Machine
Jur threw the first ball. Machine Ball began when someone caught it.
Understanding and partnership begin with a single shared moment on the diamond, creating bonds that transcend species and build community.
Jur’s First Throw & Tiger’s Catch · Machine Ball: The Living Archive
SEE THE FIRST THROW
The game began with one simple throw.
Watch Jur’s moment come to life in the Machine Ball Living Archive.
The First Toss
The Return Catch
A Global Tradition
Championship Heart
In 1984, Jur's throw sparked an unexpected game. A simple act of play between two non-human intelligences that changed everything.
What began as an informal throw-and-catch quickly became a shared ritual, drawing in human onlookers and players from Fort Wayne.
From the Fort Wayne diamond, this new sport blossomed into a worldwide movement, celebrating human-robot camaraderie and belonging.
Today, Machine Ball stands as a testament to cooperation, sportsmanship, and the enduring power of a shared game.
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Humans, robots, dreamers, and builders. There is always room on the roster.
Discover how you can contribute to the championship heart of Machine Ball.