Introduction
The year is 1876. It is the early beginnings of organized sports leagues in North America and this year is remarkable as we see the first-ever Major Sports League being formed. The National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs was formed out of the first-ever Elite League.
New Leagues
The National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs (NL) is formed when several teams from the National Association of Professional Base Ball Players (NA) re-assemble to create the first-ever Major Sports League, [timelord year=”1876″] years ago. (source) (source)
Leagues in Operation
Year 1 of play in the National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs (NL) took place [timelord year=”1876″] years ago. (source) (source)
Leagues that Folded
The National Association of Professional Base Ball Players (NA) folded at the beginning of the year, [timelord year=”1876″] years ago.
League Champions and Other Events
Baseball
NL Champion: Chicago White Stockings
Hockey
No leagues in operation.
Football
No leagues in operation.
Basketball
No leagues in operation.
Other Leagues
No leagues in operation.
Other Events