Major League Baseball Impact On Society
Baseball has been a popular sport and an important part of any peoples lives. Our nation's love for the game lead to the creation of the professional organization known today as Major League Baseball. Major League Baseball has had major influences that have transformed professional baseball into its current organization. Major League Baseball has been influenced by many things, such as, players, by war, by racism, by technology, and by drugs. There have been great players, great teams, ability to overcome adversity, ability to overcome obstacles, and just the ability to survive. The organization has not only thrived but also gives back to the people to continue to foster a love for sport. There were many games in the early 1800's that required
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The baseball club would have intraclub games. By the early 1850's, several more baseball clubs were formed. The clubs in the New York formed into a organization called the National Association of Base Ball Players (Rader). Eventually, clubs from other areas joined the association. It was not until 1869 that the first professional baseball team was formed. On May 15, 1869 was the team known as the Cincinnati Red Stockings was formed. The Cincinnati Red Stockings were very successful and popular in their first season playing. They were the only professional team playing against intramural clubs. Because of their success, other professional teams were formed. On February 2, 1876, Major League Baseball had its first league of teams formed. The league was known as the National League. There are some important first time events that are note worthy. The first pitcher to throw a no hitter was George Bradley on April 15, 1867. The first pitcher to throw a perfect game was Lee Richmond on June 17, 1880. The first World Series was played in 1903. The two teams that played in that World Series were the Boston Americans and the Pittsburgh Pirates. The first All-Star game was played on July 6, 1933. Among the players participating in this game were Lou Gehrig, Babe Ruth, and Lefty
The baseball club would have intraclub games. By the early 1850's, several more baseball clubs were formed. The clubs in the New York formed into a organization called the National Association of Base Ball Players (Rader). Eventually, clubs from other areas joined the association. It was not until 1869 that the first professional baseball team was formed. On May 15, 1869 was the team known as the Cincinnati Red Stockings was formed. The Cincinnati Red Stockings were very successful and popular in their first season playing. They were the only professional team playing against intramural clubs. Because of their success, other professional teams were formed. On February 2, 1876, Major League Baseball had its first league of teams formed. The league was known as the National League. There are some important first time events that are note worthy. The first pitcher to throw a no hitter was George Bradley on April 15, 1867. The first pitcher to throw a perfect game was Lee Richmond on June 17, 1880. The first World Series was played in 1903. The two teams that played in that World Series were the Boston Americans and the Pittsburgh Pirates. The first All-Star game was played on July 6, 1933. Among the players participating in this game were Lou Gehrig, Babe Ruth, and Lefty