Three thousand fans attend the Philadelphia Athletics’ 6-5 loss to the Boston Red Caps in the first game ever played in the National League. The Athletic Park contest becomes the new circuit’s inaugural event by default when the other scheduled games are rained out.
1876 – The National League is formed in New York City at the instigation of William Hulbert, owner of the Chicago White Stockings, in reaction to the lack of central direction in the fledgling National Association. The new circuit will field eight teams in its inaugural season and will become the blueprint for professional team sports in North America.
Johnny Kling Position: CatcherBats: Right • Throws: Right5-9, 160lb (175cm, 72kg)Born: November 13, 1875 in Kansas City, MODied: January 31, 1947 in Kansas City, MOBuried: Mount Moriah Cemetery, Kansas City, MODebut: September 11, 1900 (2,203rd in major league history)Last Game: September 21, 1913Full Name: John KlingNicknames: Noisy Relatives: Brother of Bill Kling Nine Players Who Debuted in 1900 Danny MurphyJohnny KlingJiggs DonahueChristy MathewsonFred JacklitschTom HughesTommy SheehanDummy TaylorTogie Pittinger All-Time Teammate…
1874 – The first documented baseball game in Cuba takes place in a field known as Palmar de Junco, in the province of Matanzas. In the match, called after seven innings due to darkness, the Habana team defeated that of Matanzas with the unbalanced score of 51 to 9 runs.
1874 – At the fourth meeting of the National Association of Professional Baseball Players in Boston, the batter’s box is officially adopted. It is also decided that expulsion will be the penalty for any player betting on his own team and any player betting on any other team will forfeit his pay.
Jack Taylor Essentials Positions: Pitcher Bats: Right Throws: Right Height: 5′ – 10″ Weight: 170 Born: December 13, 1873 in New Straitsville, OH USA Died: March 4, 1938 in Columbus, OH USA Debut: September 25, 1898 Last Game: September 2, 1907 Full Name: John William Taylor Players Who Debuted Same Year Coming Soon…
Harry Wolverton Essentials Positions: Bats: B Throws: R Height: 5′-11″ Weight: 205 Born: December 6, 1873 in Mount Vernon, OH USA Died: February 4, 1937 in Oakland, CA USA Debut: September 25, 1898 Last Game: September 25, 1912 Full Name: Harry Sterling Wolverton Notable Events and Chronology for Career On April 11, 1912, the New…
1873 – John McGraw is born in Truxton, New York. A fiery third baseman for the 1890s Baltimore Orioles, McGraw will achieve much more recognition as an innovative, autocratic field manager. In his 31 years at the helm of the New York Giants, McGraw’s teams will gain 10 National League pennants, finish second 11 times and take home three World Series trophies. He ranks second all-time with 2,840 wins as a manager. In 1933, he will return from retirement to manage the National League in the very first major league All-Star Game. As a player, he was credited with helping to develop the hit-and-run, the squeeze play and other strategic moves. McGraw will be elected to the Hall of Fame by the Special Veterans Committee in 1937.
1872 – Willie Keeler is born in Brooklyn, New York. A remarkable hitter, Keeler will hit over .300 16 times in 19 seasons, hit over .400 once, and will finish with a .341 batting average over his career, currently 14th on the all-time list. Keeler will be selected to the Hall of Fame in 1939 with 75.55% of the vote.
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