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First Professional League Game Played

Name: First Professional League Game Played
Start: 1871-05-04
Location: Fort Wayne

When: May 4, 1871
Where: Fort Wayne
Part of: First National Association game played at Fort Wayne

The Fort Wayne Kekiongas won the first professional league game on May 4, 1871, in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

The Fort Wayne Kekiongas were notable for winning the first professional league game on May 4, 1871. This game marked the beginning of the National Association's inaugural season, with the Kekiongas as a charter member.

Sources

Fort Wayne Kekiongas Wikipedia, revision of 2026-04-29
1871 Fort Wayne Kekiongas season Wikipedia, revision of 2026-02-08

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