1869
Jim Carleton debuted on May 4, 1871, playing for the Cleveland Forest Citys at National Association Grounds; he played his final game on May 22, 1872, playing for the Cleveland Forest Citys at National Association Grounds.
Elmer White debuted on May 4, 1871, playing for the Cleveland Forest Citys at National Association Grounds; he played his final game on September 27, 1871, playing for the Cleveland Forest Citys at National Association Grounds.
Martin Mullen debuted on August 17, 1872, playing for the Cleveland Forest Citys at National Association Grounds; he played his final game on August 17, 1872, playing for the Cleveland Forest Citys at National Association Grounds.
Al Pratt debuted on May 4, 1871, playing for the Cleveland Forest Citys at National Association Grounds; he played his final game on August 19, 1872, playing for the Cleveland Forest Citys at National Association Grounds.
George Ewell debuted on June 26, 1871, playing for the Cleveland Forest Citys at National Association Grounds; he played his final game on June 26, 1871, playing for the Cleveland Forest Citys at National Association Grounds.
Caleb Johnson debuted on May 20, 1871, playing for the Cleveland Forest Citys at National Association Grounds; he played his final game on September 12, 1871, playing for the Cleveland Forest Citys at National Association Grounds.
The first professional game was won by the Fort Wayne Kekiongas who defeated the Cleveland Forest Citys 2-0 on May 4, 1871.
Art Allison debuted on May 4, 1871, playing for the Cleveland Forest Citys at National Association Grounds; he played his final game on October 5, 1876, playing for the Louisville Grays at Louisville Baseball Park.
Deacon White debuted on May 4, 1871, playing for the Cleveland Forest Citys at National Association Grounds; he played his final game on October 4, 1890, playing for the Buffalo Bisons at .
Cleveland Forest Citys ended in 1872.
The first professional baseball game was played on May 4, 1871 in Fort Wayne, Indiana between the Fort Wayne Kekiongas and the Cleveland Forest Citys. Fort Wayne won the game 2-0. Click on the 'First Pro Baseball Game' link on this page to read an account of the game.
Cleveland Forest Cities and Ft. Wayne Kekiongas on May 4, 1871