Pittsburgh hosts its first major-league game
On May 10, 1882, 2000+ fans attend the Pittsburgh Allegheny’s first official game in Pittsburgh vs the St. Louis Brown Stockings at Exposition Park. The previous game on the 9th was rained out. The Alleghenys will prevail by the score of 9-5. and starter Harry Arundel will go 4-10 for the season, The Pittsburgh Daily…
The American Association is founded in Cincinnati, OH with the motto “Liberty to All.”
1881 – The American Association is founded in Cincinnati, OH with the motto “Liberty to All.” The members are the Brooklyn Atlantics, Cincinnati Red Stockings, Louisville Colonels, Philadelphia Athletics, Pittsburgh Alleghenys and St. Louis Brown Stockings. The Brooklyn team will be replaced by the Baltimore Orioles before the start of the first season. This AA will be considered a major league.
George Bradley of St. Louis pitched the first National League no-hitter against Hartford
on July 15, 1876, George Bradley of St. Louis pitched the first National League no-hitter against Hartford