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Today in History—April 22: When the National League First “Played Ball”
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A black-and-white historical photograph of the Boston baseball team, with players wearing uniforms labeled "Boston," representing participants in the first National League baseball game.

Today in History—April 22: When the National League First “Played Ball”: References & Edit History

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  • Tracy Grant
    Tracy Grant is a senior editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica. She previously served as editor in chief, the first woman to hold that title. 

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Cross-reference corrected. Apr 22, 2026
Media added. Apr 21, 2026
New article added. Apr 16, 2026
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