What was baseball like in the late 1800's?

Answer 1

baseball started out in the 1800's with an old british game called town ball. children generally played it then adults got involved with it. Alexander cartwright invented the first major baseball field. his team was the knickerbocers. the first game baseball game was June 19, 1846. the greatest baseball players exist back then better then the players now days!

Answer 2

The late 18th century also saw the development of professional sports. The major professional sports of the day were Baseball, boxing and horseracing.

Answer 3

Yes there were sports in the late 1800s