1845 – Alexander Cartwright presents the first set of baseball rules, 20 in total.

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On September 13, 1845 — 1845 – Alexander Cartwright presents the first set of baseball rules, 20 in total.

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Sources:
Baseball Reference September 13
National Pastime
Retro Sheet
Hall of Fame
SABR Games Project
Replay The Game