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David Voigt's History of Baseball, by John Thorn
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History in the 252 — Vermont Historical Society
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Cincinnati Reds will honor history with throwback uniforms, benches
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Season-long tribute planned to pioneering 1869 Red Stockings
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1869 Red Stockings: Who were the first professional baseball team?
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Season-long tribute planned to pioneering 1869 Red Stockings
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On this day in history, March 15, 1869, Cincinnati Red Stockings
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On this day in history, March 15, 1869, Cincinnati Red Stockings