1882

Introduction

The year is 1882. It is the early beginnings of organized sports leagues in North America with Baseball providing the first-ever Major Sports League. The National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs returned to play another season but faced two Rival Leagues, the American Association and the League Alliance, who were formed to challenge the older, established National League.

New Leagues

A new Rival League, named the American Association of Base Ball Clubs (AA), was formed to challenge Baseball’s National League, 142 years ago.

A second Rival League, named the League Alliance (LA), was also formed to “challenge” Baseball’s National League, 142 years ago.

Leagues in Operation

Year 7 of play in the National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs (NL) took place 142 years ago. ^{(source) (source)}

Year 1 of play in the American Association of Base Ball Clubs (AA) took place 142 years ago.

Year 1 of play in the League Alliance (LA) took place 142 years ago.

Leagues that Folded

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League Champions and Other Events