1889

Introduction

The year is 1889. It is the early beginnings of organized sports leagues in North America with Baseball providing the first-ever Major Sports League and league rivalry. This year saw the rivalry in Baseball continue between the older, established National League and the upstart American Association, culminating in the sixth World Series between these two leagues.

The Amateur Hockey Association of Canada, as the first Elite League for Hockey, returns for another year of play.

New Leagues

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Leagues in Operation

Year 14 of play in the National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs (NL) took place 135 years ago. ^{(source) (source)}

Year 8 of play in the American Association of Base Ball Clubs (AA) took place 135 years ago.

Year 7 of play across the Independent and Minor League system of Baseball took place 135 years ago.

Year 3 of play in the Amateur Hockey Association of Canada (AHAC) took place 135 years ago.

Leagues that Folded

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League Champions and Other Events