Evolution of Baseball by Danny Cody

By codyd

  • The game of baseball is invented in Cooperstown, New York.

    The game of baseball is invented in Cooperstown, New York.
    The game of baseball is invented in Cooperstown, New York by Abner Doubleday. He created it in his backyard.

  • First Game

    First Game
    The Knickerbockers and a team of cricket players play in the first official game in New York City.

  • First Team

    First Team
    The Cincinnati Red Stockings become the first-ever professional team.

  • First World Series

    First World Series
    The Boston Americans beat the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first World Series. In the first game of the series, the Pirates won 7-3.

  • First Women Professional

    First Women Professional
    Alta Weiss becomes the first woman to play professional baseball for the Vermilion Independents.

  • Baseball Over the Radio

    Baseball Over the Radio
    Baseball is heard for the first time over the radio. The game was broadcasted by Harold Arlin.

  • Jackie Robinson

    Jackie Robinson
    Jackie Robinson signs with the Brooklyn Dodgers.

  • First Televised World Series

    First Televised World Series
    The first World Series was televised on TV. The game was between the New York Yankees and the Brooklyn Dodgers.

  • Jackie Robinson's number gets retired.

    Jackie Robinson's number gets retired.
    Jackie Robinson's number got retired. It was retired by all 32 teams and one game a year all players will wear number 42 to honor him.

  • First World Series in 108 years.

    First World Series in 108 years.
    The Chicago Cubs hadn't won a World Series in 108 years. It was the longest Sports American drought in history. Then Chicago Cubs finally won the world series to break the curse.