In 1869, the Cincinnati Baseball Club - more affectionately known as the Red Stockings - shocked the sporting world by becoming baseball's first all-professional nine. They captivated the nation, traveling across the U.S., playing - and defeating - any challenging clubs. With their amazing 57-0 season, the Red Stockings of 1869 introduced America to the new game of baseball.

Today, the 1869 Cincinnati Red Stockings recreate the game as it was played in 1869, for the education and entertainment of the fans of America's pasttime.

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First game of the season goes to the Red Stockings!
Cincinnati Red Stockings 14, Cincinnati Buckeyes 2

On a beautiful Saturday afternoon, the Red Stockings and Buckeyes meet at Old Crosley Field in Blue Ash, Ohio. Many a crank was on hand to watch the opening of a new season. This was the first game for new Captains Butter and Speedy. It looked like both teams were rusty, with no score after 3 innings. Then the Red Stockings got a lucky break. With two outs, One Sock hit a screamer down to Ark Boy playing third bag. He made a fine throw to first, which must of shocked Captain Butter, resulting in a muff. That led to 4 Red Stocking runs. The Red Stockings kept it up, scoring 4 more in the 6th inning and five runs in the 7th. The Buckeyes got their fans into the game by scoring 1 in the 8th and 1 in the ninth. With the Red Stockings plating one more in the ninth as well, the final score was 14-2. Many a huzzah was heard after the game for both teams. It is a good start for the Red Stockings and a good game for both of the teams to get their feet wet.

 

Article submitted May 17, 2009
 

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