First National Association game played at Fort Wayne
- When
- 1871
- Where
- Fort Wayne
- Episodes
- 2
The first game of the National Association of Professional Base Ball Players occurred on May 4, 1871, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The honor of playing this inaugural match was determined by a coin flip. The Fort Wayne Kekiongas won this contest, marking the start of their only season as a charter member of the league.
Episodes
- First Game Honor Decided by Coin Flip
The right to play the first game of the National Association was determined by a coin flip involving the Fort Wayne Kekiongas.
- First Professional League Game Played
The Fort Wayne Kekiongas won the first professional league game on May 4, 1871, in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Background and detail
Background. The National Association of Professional Base Ball Players was formed in New York City in 1871. It was the first fully-professional sports league in baseball, though its status as a major league is debated. The league continued through 1875. The Fort Wayne Kekiongas were a charter member, playing their first and only season in 1871.
Inaugural Game. The honor of playing the first game of the newly organized National Association was decided by coin flip. The Fort Wayne Kekiongas won the first professional league game on May 4, 1871. This event established the team's participation in the league's inaugural season.
People involved
- Fort Wayne Kekiongas · Team
Sources
- Fort Wayne Kekiongas Wikipedia, revision of 2026-04-29
- 1871 Fort Wayne Kekiongas season Wikipedia, revision of 2026-02-08
- National Association of Professional Base Ball Players Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-10
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