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100 Years at Bat and the 1969 season's anniversary
The text explains that 1969 marks the 100th anniversary of professional baseball, tracing origins to 1869 with the Cincinnati Red Stockings as the first all professional team. It notes earlier amateur eras, mentions Cartwright and Doubleday, and cites typical player wages of $600 to $1,400 for 1869 players.
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National Baseball Museum and Hall of Fame
Cooperstown
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Abner Doubleday
Alexander Cartwright
Cartwright
Cincinnati Red Stockings
Red Stockings
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