On May 25th, 1876 the Philadelphia Athletics matched the Grays 2-2 for the first tie in Major League history.
On May 25th, 1876 the Philadelphia Athletics matched the Grays 2-2 for the first tie in Major League history.
On May 25th, 1876 the Philadelphia Athletics matched the Grays 2-2 for the first tie in Major League history.
Chicago’sĀ Ross Barnesā the great batting star of the National Associationā hits the first NL HRā an inside-the-park drive off William “Cherokee” Fisher against the Cincinnati Red Stockings in Cincinnati. Barnes also hits a tripleā singleā steals 2 basesā and scores 4 runs.
At Cincinnati’s Avenue Grounds, Chicago’s Ross Barnes hits the first home run in the history of National League. In addition to his inside-the-park homer, the former National Association superstar also hits a single and a triple, steals two bases, and scores four runs in the White Stocking’s 19-5 victory over the Reds. āā
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