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Baseball in the 1880's, 1940s, and 1960s
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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.
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Baseball uniforms began displaying player's names on their backs.
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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)