Early baseball in Washington, DC/Club 1
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In 1864, the National Club was a member of the NABBP. M. Wright, The NABBP, page 93. | In 1864, the National Club was a member of the NABBP. M. Wright, The NABBP, page 93. | ||
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| + | Brian McKenna, "Arthur Gorman," Baseball Biography Project. See also Peverelly, page 111. | ||
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Revision as of 14:29, 6 September 2012
| Spread of baseball: Home -> Washington, D.C. -> Early baseball in Washington, DC/Club 1 |
| Location | Washington, D.C. |
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| Year | 1859 |
| Month | 11 |
| Date | 29 |
| Modern address | Washington DC |
| City | Washington |
| State | DC |
| Country | US |
| Nickname | National |
"In the fall of 1859, two separate groups of government workers met in Washington and formed the area's first base baseball clubs, the Potomac and the Nationals."
In 1864, the National Club was a member of the NABBP. M. Wright, The NABBP, page 93.
Sources
Brian McKenna, "Arthur Gorman," Baseball Biography Project. See also Peverelly, page 111.
