1890 – Brooklyn is selected by the American Association as a new franchise. Syracuse, Rochester, and Toledo were selected earlier. However, the Brooklyn team will be transferred to Baltimore before the end of the season.

On January 9, 1890 — 1890 – Brooklyn is selected by the American Association as a new franchise. Syracuse, Rochester, and Toledo were selected earlier. However, the Brooklyn team will be transferred to Baltimore before the end of the season.


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Sources:

Baseball Reference January 9

SABR Games Project

National Pastime January 9

Hall of Fame

Retro Sheet

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