Cincinnati Red Stockings – The Birth of Pro Baseball (1869)
In 1869, the Cincinnati Red Stockings became the world’s first professional baseball team — forever changing the sport. In this premiere episode of Hall of Teams, host Kirk Jensen takes you back to baseball’s earliest days: the Red Stockings’ perfect season, their daring Southern tour, and the cultural impact that made them more than just a ballclub.
From the iconic red stockings to the legendary players who set the standard for all who followed, discover how a team from Cincinnati left a legacy still felt in baseball today.
Along the way, you’ll hear Trivia from the Hall, bite-sized facts…
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