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The American League began as a minor league called the Western League whose first season was 1894. The named was changed to American League for the 1900 season and the AL declared itself a major league for the 1901 season.

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The National League was formed in 1876 and the American League in 1901.

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The American League was an outgrowth of the old American Association that played in the late 1800s, but was officially recognized as a Major League in 1901.

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