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, 148 years ago. (source) (source)
Leagues in Operation
Year 1 of play in the National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs (NL) took place 148 years ago. (source) (source)
Leagues that Folded
The National Association of Professional Base Ball Players (NA) folded at the beginning of the year, 148 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.