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Boston Red Stockings
Founded in Boston, MA as the Boston Red Stockings -
The National League
On April 22, 1876, the Red Stockings played in the very first National League game. -
Back-to-back
The Red Stockings win their second consecutive NL pennant. -
The Beaneaters
The team changed their name to avoid any confusion with the Cincinnati Reds. -
The "Braves"
The team acquires the nickname Brave for the first time