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Rufus Brown: A Forgotten Pioneer
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On this day in history, March 15, 1869, Cincinnati Red Stockings become first professional baseball team
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Season-long tribute planned to pioneering 1869 Red Stockings
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Trips by the 1869 Cincinnati team made the game famous
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Cincinnati Red Stockings - Wikipedia
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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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Coleman. Historical Sketch Book to New Orleans.
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Walsh Heritage: A Story of Walsh County and Its Pioneers, Vol. 01 by Tellwell - Issuu
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Season-long tribute planned to pioneering 1869 Red Stockings