1881 – The first of a series of Tuesday games on ice is played in Chicago, Illinois, using professional and amateur players. These games will be a regular winter feature.

On January 11, 1881 — 1881 – The first of a series of Tuesday games on ice is played in Chicago, Illinois, using professional and amateur players. These games will be a regular winter feature.


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Sources:

Baseball Reference January 11

SABR Games Project

National Pastime January 11

Hall of Fame

Retro Sheet

Replay The Game