Evolution of Baseball
Ticket prices started at ten cents, with proceeds going to charity, but as baseball grew in popularity, the need for professional teams emerged. The Cincinnati Reds became the first openly professional team, setting the stage for the establishment of the National League, which remains the oldest professional sports league today. A bidding war for talent between the National and American Leagues led to the creation of the World Series, solidifying baseball's status as a major business.In this clip
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