History Of Baseball Landon Benner By student04 Jul 8, 1811 The idea of baseball came up. Aug 29, 1845 The rules of baseball were developed. Jul 10, 1846 First recorded baseball game was played. Feb 1, 1856 Proffesional baseball was started. Nov 9, 1866 First proffesional team was created. "Cinncinati Red Stockings" Oct 30, 1876 Ross Barnes hit the first homerun. Sep 24, 1892 Bumpus Jones threw the first no-hitter. Sep 7, 1903 Boston Americans won the first World Series. Mar 30, 1914 Babe Ruth made his debut. Dec 9, 1947 Jackie Robinson became the first black man to play in the MLB. May 7, 1985 First Home Run Derby. Won by Dave Parker.