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Baseball Began
This event was important because it's what started baseball.
It was started by a young Otsego Acadamy player who was sick of the little to no rules in town ball. -
The National Leageu of Baseball
This made baseball a profitable business -
The First World Series
This created a higher up (major leageu) of baseball -
Babe Ruth sold the the New York Yankies
After this, becoming one of the most memorable player of baseball history -
Negro League Baseball
Before, blacks weren't able to play in the major leagues so they made their own league. -
Lou Gherig's Streak
Gherig's 2,130 consecutive games started this day eventually earning him the name "The Iron Horse "of baseball and would later become one of the most successful careers in baseball history. -
Lowering the Mound
Changed the rules of baseball, making the mound 5 inches shorther. -
The Designated Hitter
a rule was added that allowed a player to hit for a pitcher -
New Iron Horse
Baltimore Oriole's shortstop Cal Ripken Jr. broke Lou Gherig's record for consecutive games played. Ripken Jr. playied 2,632 consecutive Lou Gehrig Speech Fun Fact: That was also my birthday! -
Steroids Era
Many famous baseball stars appeared in court addmitting to the use of steroids. One in many dark days in baseball history.
