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Season-long tribute planned to pioneering 1869 Red Stockings
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Season-long tribute planned to pioneering 1869 Red Stockings
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Season-long tribute planned to pioneering 1869 Red Stockings
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On this day in history, March 15, 1869, Cincinnati Red Stockings become first professional baseball team
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