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National Association of Professional Base Ball Players
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National Association of Professional Base Ball Players

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The National Association of Professional Base Ball Players was an American organization formed in 1871. It was a significant step in the professionalization of baseball, evolving from earlier amateur associations. The league included founding teams such as the Philadelphia Athletics and the Chicago White Stockings. This association disbanded in 1876, leading to the establishment of the National League of Professional Baseball Clubs. The shift from a players' association to a league of clubs marked a pivotal change in the governance of professional baseball.12

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  1. history of baseball - Formation of the American and National Leagues
  2. history of baseball - Labor struggles
  3. baseball - Labor issues
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