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Beginning of MLB
The Major League Baseball Organization was founded in 1869. The first MLB Draft was in 1965. -
First Professional Team
The Cincinnati Red Stockings was the first MLB team ever created. -
First Game Ever Played
The first Major League Baseball game ever played was a game between the Cleveland Forest Cities and Ft. Wayne Kekiongas. The Kekiongas won the game 2-0. -
The National League
The National League was created in 1876. -
First Home Run
Ross Barnes hit the first home run ever while playing for Boston Red Stockings. -
The American League
The American League was formed on Jauary 28, 1901. -
President Throws First Pitch
William Howard Taft was the first President to throw the ceremonial first pitch -
First All-Star Game
The first MLB All-Star Game was played at Comiskey Park in Chicago, the home of the Chicago White Sox. The Amerian League won the game 4-2. -
Lou Gehrig's Speech
Lou Gehrig have his infamous "the luckiest man on the face of the earth" speech at yankee stadium. -
First African American in MLB
Jackie Robinson played his first game in the MLB, breaking the color line. -
Helmets
A rule requiring batters to wear helmets is made -
Pete Rose breaks hit record
Cincinnati Reds versatile fielder, Pete Rose, broke Ty Cobb's hit record with 4,192 hits. He would finish his career with 4,256 hits. -
Derek Jeter Joins the League
On May 29, 1995 for the New York Yankees, Derek Jeter, a future baseball legend/hall of famer, made his MLB debut. -
Cal Ripken breaks streak
Baltimore Orioles shortstop Cal Ripken Jr. played his 2,131st consecutive game, breaking Lou Gehrig’s record for most consecutive games played
