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History of MLB

By russedyl000

  • Rise of Baseball

    Rise of Baseball
    In the 1860s, aided by the Civil War, "New York"-style baseball expanded into a national game and spawned baseball's first governing body, The National Association of Base Ball Players, was formed. The NABBP existed as an amateur league for twelve years.

  • The Oldest Teams

    The Oldest Teams
    The modern Chicago Cubs and Atlanta Braves franchises trace their histories back to the National Association of Professional Base Ball Players in the early 1870s. Made before the national league was started.

  • start of MLB

    start of MLB
    There were two attempts in starting the MLB. The first attempt was in the years of 1871 to 1875. The second attempt was in 1876 when the National League was found.

  • First Professional Team

    First Professional Team
    The Cincinnati Red Stockings were the the first Professional baseball team that was formed.

  • First No-Hitter

    First No-Hitter
    George Bradley was the first pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) histroy ever to get a No-Hitter

  • First Perfect Game

    First Perfect Game
    Lee Richmond was the first pitcher in Major League Baseball history to have a Perfect Game

  • First World Series

    First World Series
    On October 23, 1884 was when MlB started its first World Series ever in league History

  • First Person To Hist 4 Home Runs in 1 game!

    First Person To Hist 4 Home Runs in 1 game!
    Bobby Lowe was the first person in Major League Baseball history to hit Four (4) Home Runs in 1 game