Joe Marshall

Joe Marshall Stats & Facts

  Joe Marshall Positions: Rightfielder, First Baseman and ShortstopBats: Right  •  Throws: Right5-8, 170lb (173cm, 77kg)Born: February 19, 1876 in Audubon, MN usDied: September 11, 1931  in Santa Monica, CABuried: Rosedale Cemetery, Los Angeles, CADebut: September 7, 1903 (2,558th in major league history)vs. CHC 1 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 SBLast Game: August 17, 1906vs. NYG 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBRookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1906 seasonFull Name: Joseph Hanley…

National League is formed at the instigation of William Hulbert

National League is formed at the instigation of William Hulbert

1876 – The National League is formed in New York City at the instigation of William Hulbert, owner of the Chicago White Stockings, in reaction to the lack of central direction in the fledgling National Association. The new circuit will field eight teams in its inaugural season and will become the blueprint for professional team sports in North America.