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When did the fort Wayne kekiongas face the Cleveland forest citys?
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That was May 4, 1871 in what is acknowledged as the first major league Baseball game ever played. The two teams were members of the National Association, the first major league of professional baseball players. Click on the 'First MLB Game' link below to see the play-by-play and box score for the game.
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Who played the first game in MLB?
the Fort Wayne Kekiongas and the Cleveland Forest Citys
What was the score of the first national baseball game?
The Fort Wayne Kekiongas defeated the Cleveland Forest Citys 2-0 in the first MLB game played in 1871.
Who won the baseball game?
The first professional game was won by the Fort Wayne Kekiongas who defeated the Cleveland Forest Citys 2-0 on May 4, 1871.
How many baseball teams were there in 1871?
The National Association in 1871 was comprised of nine teams: the Philadelphia Athletics, Chicago White Stockings, Boston Red Stockings, Washington Olympics, New York Mutuals, Troy Haymakers, Fort Wayne Kekiongas, Cleveland Forest Citys,and Rockford Forest Citys.
What was the name of the first major league ball park?
The first ballpark to host a major league baseball game was Hamilton Field in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The game was played on May 4, 1871 between the Cleveland Forest Citys and the Fort Wayne Kekiongas. Fort Wayne won 2-0.
Where and when was the first major league baseball game played?
The first MLB game was played on May 4, 1871 between the Fort Wayne Kekiongas and the Cleveland Forest Citys. Fort Wayne won 2-0. Click on the 'First MLB Game' link on this page to read about the game and see the boxscore.
When did Cleveland Forest cities end?
Cleveland Forest Citys ended in 1872.
Where was the world's first professional baseball game played?
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.
Who is the first player in Major League Baseball history?
The very first major league game was on Thursday, May 4, 1871 between the Cleveland Forest Citys and the Fort Wayne Kekiongas. The game was held at Fort Wayne, meaning the leadoff hitter for Cleveland that day, Catcher Deacon White, was the first batter, and the nine men on the field were the first fielders. The starter for Fort Wayne that day was Bobby Mathews, so he made the first pitch in MLB history.
When and where did baseball player Jim Carleton play?
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.
When and where did baseball player Elmer White play?
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.
When and where did baseball player Martin Mullen play?
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.
