Baseball

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    Baseball in the 1880's, 1940s, and 1960s

  • American Baseball Association started

    First offical meeting held on this day in Cincinnati.

  • The first baseball game between one-armed and one-legged players

    Odd thing but interesting.

  • First African American to play in the pros

    Moses Fleetwood Walker was the first one to play professional baseball.

  • Baseball tried to include more people in the sport.

    Regardless of race, gender, or disabillities. (Date doesńt matter. Just the connection)

  • The All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL)

    It lasted from the late 40s to the early 50s

  • 1st baseball game telecast

    It was in Chicago with the Cards vs. Cubs.

  • Jackie Robinson broke color barrier

    He made his official debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers on opening day. The Dodgers beat the Boston Braves, 5-3.

  • Baseball tries to improve the league to make it the best it could be.

    (date doesńt matter. just another connection)

  • Baseball uniforms began displaying player's names on their backs.

  • Jackie Robinson became the first African-American elected to Baseball Hall of Fame.

    (1919-1972)

  • Major League Baseball in the US began a draft program for American players.

    In 1990 the draft was extended to include Canada and Puerto Rico.

  • MLB constantly worked to better themselves

    (date doesńt matter)