... on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue brings a you a Cubs-centric look at baseball’s past. Here’s a handy Cubs timeline, to help you follow along as we review select snapshots from the big picture of Chicago Cubs and Major League Baseball history. We vet each item as much as time allows. This, after all, is not rocket surgery. Baseball is a game that rewards the light of heart.
Today in baseball history:
- 1857 - The National Association of Base Ball Players is formed at a meeting in New York City.