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August 26, 1869: Cincinnati Red Stockings: Unbeaten, But Tied – Society for American Baseball Research
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On this day in history, March 15, 1869, Cincinnati Red Stockings become first professional baseball team
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Trips by the 1869 Cincinnati team made the game famous
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1869 Red Stockings: Who were the first professional baseball team?
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Valley News - 150 years, almost as many uniforms: Reds plan tribute to original 1869 Red Stockings
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On this day in history, March 15, 1869, Cincinnati Red Stockings become first professional baseball team
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Uncle Mike's Musings: A Yankees Blog and More: November 6, 1869: The First Game
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Season-long tribute planned to pioneering 1869 Red Stockings
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February, 2021
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John Racanelli – SABR's Baseball Cards Research Committee
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orion Dane Fine Art
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Reds open new 1869 Red Stockings Pavilion
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Season-long tribute planned to pioneering 1869 Red Stockings
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The Little Big Book of Baseball by Welcome Books - Issuu
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Cincinnati Red Stockings - Wikipedia