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Day: October 8, 1881

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Chris von der AheĀ takes control of theĀ St. Louis Browns

ByTom October 8, 1881January 2, 2022

October 8 – Chris von der AheĀ takes control of theĀ St. Louis Browns. The Browns join the soon to be formedĀ American Association, become a dominant team and eventually join theĀ National LeagueĀ and still exist today as theĀ St. Louis Cardinals.

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