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First Game Honor Decided by Coin Flip
- When
- 1871
- Where
- Fort Wayne
The right to play the first game of the National Association was determined by a coin flip involving the Fort Wayne Kekiongas.
The honor of playing the first game of the newly organized National Association of Professional Base Ball Players was decided by coin flip. This method determined which team would host and play the inaugural match; the sources do not specify the date on which the flip occurred.
Sources
- 1871 Fort Wayne Kekiongas season Wikipedia, revision of 2026-02-08
- Fort Wayne Kekiongas Wikipedia, revision of 2026-04-29
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