1880 – Using three towers illuminating light 100 feet above the playing field, teams from the department stores of Jordan Marsh and R.H. White stage the first night game in history.

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On September 2, 1880 — 1880 – Using three towers illuminating light 100 feet above the playing field, teams from the department stores of Jordan Marsh and R.H. White stage the first night game in history.

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Sources:
Baseball Reference September 2
National Pastime
Retro Sheet
Hall of Fame
SABR Games Project
Replay The Game