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Canada joined the major leagues in 1969 with the induction of the Montreal Expos to the National League. The first American League team arrived in 1977 with the Toronto Blue Jays. Here is a little bit of history. Montreal use to be the AAA farm club of the Brooklyn Dodgers. They were called the Montreal Royals. That is were Jackie Robinson started his professional career in 1946. By the way he was the league MVP.
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Did the American League start in 1957?
No. The American League joined the National league in 1901 to form Major League Baseball
What is the reason the American League in Major League Baseball is referred to as the Junior Circuit?
Because the National League has been in existence longer than the American League ... the National League's first season as a major league was 1876 and the American League's first season as a major league was 1901.
Who owns the rights to the Major League Baseball Logo?
Major League Baseball.
Who is the chairman of major league baseball?
Bud Selig is the Commissioner of Major League Baseball.
What are the Major League Baseball teams from North Dakota?
There are no major league baseball teams from North Dakota.
