Thousands of fans attended some of the earliest known games, but without the benefit of the signals on the diamond to tell them what was happening on the field.

Prior to the invention of baseball signs, the only signal was the umpire's voice, often drowned out by the roar of thousands of excited fans.

Signs of the Time explores the origins of this innovation and the baseball pioneers that changed the course of the game and history.

Through his career from 1886 to 1903, Hoy was admired by his teammates, revered by the fans, and became the most celebrated deaf player in the history of big-league baseball.

A private cast, crew and media screening was held on August 23, 2008, at the George Eastman House in Rochester, New York.