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First Rules
Alexander J. Cartwright developes many rules of baseball. -
National Leauge
A group of teams formed a National Leauge. -
American Leauge
In 1901, a group of teams created a new league called the American Leauge. -
World Series
The first world series was held in 1903. IT was between the American Leauge Boston Pilgrams vs. The Pittsburg Pirates.
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Offical Playing Rules of Professinal Baseball Clubs
On March 2, 1904, the "Offical Playing Rules of Professinal Baseball Club" is adopted. -
First Pitch
President, William Howad Taft, began a baseball tradition by throwing the first pitch on opening day. -
Star Spangled Banner
The Star Spangled Banner was sung at the beginning of each game. -
First Hall of Famers
The first members of the Hall of Fame include, Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, Ty Cobb, Chrisy Mathwsons, and Walter Johnson. -
The Hall of Fame Opening
The Hall of Fame opens in Cooperstown, New York. -
Televised Games
The First televised game.