Sport: Baseball

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Chicago Whales – Chicago Feds (1913-1915)

May 22, 2026

The Chicago Whales were established in 1913 as the Chicago Feds in 1913, charter members of the Federal League (FL). The FL was an attempt to start a third major league to compete with the established American and National Leagues. The circuit was done after three seasons, the last two as a major league. The most recognizable piece of the league’s legacy is Wrigley Field, opened as Weeghman Field, the Whale’s home in 1915, later taken over by the NL Cubs.

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Baltimore Elite Giants (1938-1951)

February 27, 2026

The Baltimore Elite Giants got their start in Nashville, before moving to Columbus, Ohio for one year, then to Washington, D.C. They moved down the road in Baltimore in 1938 and played there until 1950, before spending their final season back in Tennessee.

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Players League (1890)

January 21, 2026

Formed: December 17, 1889 Disbanded: Jan. 16, 1891   First Games: April 19, 1890 Last Games: October 4, 1890 Seasons: 5 States: (IL, MA, NY, OH, PA)  

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Union Association (1884)

January 21, 2026

Formed: September 12, 1883 Disbanded: January 1885   First Games: April 17,1884 Last Games: October 19, 1884 Seasons: 1 States: 10(DC, DE, IL, MA, MD, MN, MO, OH, PA,

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