EPISODE · Sep 5, 2022 · 1H 15M
The 1869 Cincinnati Red Stockings
from Hello Old Sports
Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY The 1869 Cincinnati Red Stockings are often considered the first professional team in baseball history, although the truth is a bit more complicated. Led by Hall of Fame brothers George and Harry Wright they traveled the country using the recently completed transcontinental railroad, defeating every team they faced. In this episode, Greg Gajus, co-author of "Baseball Revolutionaries: How the 1869 Cincinnati Red Stockings Rocked the Country and Made Baseball Famous", joins us to talk about the team, its groundbreaking world tour, and its important place in baseball history. Contact the show at [email protected] and find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HelloOldSports
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The famed 1869 Cincinnati Red Stockings led by George and Harry Wright captured the nation's attention and helped usher in the age of professional baseball! Author Greg Gajus joins us to talk about the book he co-authored on the team.
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