1886 – TheĀ American AssociationĀ meets and ratifies the new rules. It also approves the new clause that allows a club toĀ reserveĀ a player for as long as it wants, not just for next year’s contract.

1886 – TheĀ American AssociationĀ meets and ratifies the new rules. It also approves the new clause that allows a club toĀ reserveĀ a player for as long as it wants, not just for next year’s contract.