August 6, 1890: Farm boy Cy Young arrives in major leagues

“You ought to have seen it. Mr. Young, formerly of Canton,…

October 6, 1890: The first worst-to-first team

In 1889, the Louisville Colonels of the American Association…
Kid Carsey (June 30, 1894, New York Clipper)

October 12, 1890: Oakland’s Kid Carsey hurls no-hitter in San Francisco

In 1890 professional baseball was illegal on Sundays in many…

June 21, 1891: A Sunday exhibition at Rocky Point, RI

When it was announced in 1891 that an exhibition game of ball…

April 22, 1891: The storm after the rain: Cubs get best of Pirates on Opening Day

Surely, preparation would not be an issue for Pittsburgh’s…

April 27, 1891: Kid Nichols shuts out Phillies in Beaneaters’ home opener

In the spring of 1891, Boston Beaneaters pitcher Kid Nichols…
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June 11, 1891: Beaneaters’ hot bats earn series split with Colts

The fourth-place Boston Beaneaters hosted the Chicago Colts at…

June 12, 1891: Kid Nichols strikes out 12 and has game-winning hit

In the history of major-league baseball, 24 pitchers have won…
Jimmy Ryan (Trading Card DB)

July 1, 1891: Jimmy Ryan’s homer hits house as he cycles against Spiders

Just over two months of the 1891 season were in the books, and…

July 9, 1891: Cy Young shuts down Beaneaters for 15th victory

The Boston Beaneaters came to Cleveland, Ohio, for a two-game…

August 17, 1891: Boston’s Kid Nichols one-hits the Giants

With both clubs vying for the National League pennant lead and…

September 28-30, 1891: The Clouded Finish: Beaneaters take over first place

When first-place Chicago hosted second-place Boston on September…
Charlie Ganzel (SPALDING COLLECTION)

October 1, 1891: Beaneaters clinch National League pennant amid controversy

The Boston Beaneaters made a remarkable run in September 1891…
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October 2, 1891: Beaneaters win 18th consecutive game in pennant run

On the heels of clinching the National League pennant the day…