1870 – An estimated 20,000 fans packĀ Dexter ParkĀ inĀ Chicago, ILĀ to watch theĀ Chicago White StockingsĀ defeat theĀ Cincinnati Red Stockings, 16 – 13. Chicago finishes the season with a record of 65-8, making them the unofficial national champions.

1870 – An estimated 20,000 fans packĀ Dexter ParkĀ inĀ Chicago, ILĀ to watch theĀ Chicago White StockingsĀ defeat theĀ Cincinnati Red Stockings, 16 – 13. Chicago finishes the season with a record of 65-8, making them the unofficial national champions.