1891 – The American Association withdraws from the National Agreement thus starting a war with the National League. The AA moves its Chicago team to Cincinnati to compete with the National League team in the city.

On February 17 1891 — 1891 – The American Association withdraws from the National Agreement thus starting a war with the National League. The AA moves its Chicago team to Cincinnati to compete with the National League team in the city.

Source:
Baseball Reference February 17
SABR Games Project
National Pastime February 17
Hall of Fame
Replay The Game
Retro Sheet

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