1881 – The Western Inter-collegiate Base Ball Association is formed by Northwestern University, the University of Michigan and Racine College.

On December 23, 1881 — 1881 – The Western Inter-collegiate Base Ball Association is formed by Northwestern University, the University of Michigan and Racine College.


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Sources:

Baseball Reference December 23

SABR Games Project

National Pastime December 23

National Pastime December 23

Hall of Fame

Retro Sheet