Baseball Players’ Fraternity

The Baseball Players' Fraternity was an American organization formed in 1912 that included most professional baseball players. It emerged during a period of significant labor struggles in professional baseball, where players began organizing to challenge the control of team owners. The Fraternity was established after the suspension of player Ty Cobb for punching a fan. A threatened strike by the Fraternity was settled before it could begin, highlighting the players' collective bargaining power during that era. This organization was part of a larger trend of players forming associations to advocate for their rights and interests within the professional sports landscape.12