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National Association of Professional Baseball Players


 

The National Association of Professional Baseball Players, or simply the National Association, was founded in 1871 and lasted through the 1875 season, after which its stronger teams created the National League. It is regarded as baseball's first professional league.

Champions

  • 1871 Athletic
  • 1872 Boston
  • 1873 Boston
  • 1874 Boston
  • 1875 Boston