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Creation of Baseball
Abner Doubleday is credited with inventing baseball in Cooperstown, New York. -
Period: to
1840-1850
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Rules of Baseball
Alexander Joy Cartwright develops the rules of baseball. -
First Game of Baseball
The first official game of baseball is played between the Knickerbockers and a group of cricket players. -
California enters the Union
California enters the Union. -
Period: to
1850-1860
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Period: to
1860-1870
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The Civil War
The Civil War begins. -
Women's Baseball League
The first women's baseball team is started by a group from Vassar College. -
Creation of the Curveball
Candy Cummings throws the first curveball in baseball. -
First Red Stockings Game
An all-professional team, the Cincinnati Red Stockings, takes the field for the first time. -
Period: to
1870-1880
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The National League is Created
The National League is established, with William Hulbert as president. -
Custer's Defeat
Custer’s defeat at Little BigHorn. -
Players Accept Bribes
Four players are banned from baseball for accepting bribes. -
Period: to
1880-1890
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American Baseball Association is Created
American Baseball Association, also known as the Beer and Whiskey League, is created. -
The Brooklyn Bridge Opens
The Brooklyn Bridge opens. -
First African American Baseball Player
Moses Fleetwood Walker becomes the first African-American player in the Major Leagues. -
First Use of the Louisville Slugger Bat
Pete Browning uses the first Louisville Slugger bat. -
The Players’ League is Created
The Players’ League is created. -
Mound in the Major Leagues
Cy Young takes the mound in the Major Leagues for the first time. -
Period: to
1890-1900
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Ellis Island Opens as an Immigration Station
Ellis Island opens as an immigration station. -
The Spanish – American War Begins
The Spanish – American War begins.
