Well yes, but I think they were called the Cincinnati Red Stockings, and they were the first team in the National League.
The Cincinnati Reds, is recognized as the first "professional" baseball team.
Chicago White Stockings owned by William A. Hulbert The Cincinnati Red Stockings where the first major league team. They where formed in 1876. My source says that the first professional baseball team was the Cincinnati Red Stockings.
The Cincinnati Reds because Cincinnati was where the first professional baseball team was established
Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati Ohio (Cincinnati Reds)
Click on the 'Cincinnati Red Stockings' link on this page to read about the history of the oldest professional team in America.
The Cincinnati reds were the first baseball club to pay a player, therefor making it the first professional team in major league baseball.
Cincinnati Reds. It's probably less than 100 miles.
there is no major league team for that state
The National League began in 1876 and the American League started in 1901. The Cincinnati Reds were the first professional team founded in 1869 and were known as the Red Stockings back then.
There is no major league team located in Knoxville, but I believe there is a minor league one.
North Dakota does not have a Major League Baseball team.