Chris von der Ahe takes control of the St. Louis Browns

On , 1881 — October 8 – Chris von der Ahe takes control of the St. Louis Browns. The Browns join the soon to be formed American Association, become a dominant team and eventually join the National League and still exist today as the St. Louis Cardinals.

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