Baseball Timeline

By s1133

  • Baseball is invented

    Baseball is invented

  • Vassar College fields the first ever women's baseball team

    Vassar College fields the first ever women's baseball team

  • The first recorded curve ball is thrown by Candy Cummings.

    The first recorded curve ball is thrown by Candy Cummings.

  • The National League is created when the Chicago White Stockings beat Louisville 4-0.

    The National League is created when the Chicago White Stockings beat Louisville 4-0.

  • Cy Young pitches in the Majors for the first time.

    Cy Young pitches in the Majors for the first time.

  • The American League is founded.

    The American League is founded.

  • Alta Weiss becomes the first woman to play professional baseball for the Vermilion Independents.

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

  • Baseball is heard for the first time over the radio.

    Baseball is heard for the first time over the radio.

  • Jackie Robinson Breaks the Color Barrier

    Jackie Robinson Breaks the Color Barrier

  • The Chicago Cubs win their first World Series title in 108 years, breaking the longest championship drought in American pro sports history.

    The Chicago Cubs win their first World Series title in 108 years, breaking the longest championship drought in American pro sports history.