Professional Baseball By rlynch Period: Jan 30, 1876 to Jan 30, 2003 Major League Baseball Apr 1, 1876 Creation of National League Apr 30, 1901 Creation of American League Jan 2, 1902 Signed National Agreement Oct 1, 1903 1st World Series Apr 30, 1914 Babe Ruth Debut Oct 22, 1923 Yankees 1st World Series Title Jul 9, 1933 1st All-Star Game Aug 30, 1942 MLB Players sent to War Aug 30, 1944 MLB Goes On Strike Apr 27, 1947 Jackie Robinson Breaks Color Barrier Sep 30, 1961 Roger Maris Hits 61 Home Runs breaks Ruths Record Mar 30, 1966 MLB Moves South Braves Go to Atlanta Jul 30, 1973 Designated Hitter Introduced Oct 30, 2003 Barry Bonds Breaks Maris's Record hits 73 Home Runs
