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- The 1901 Major League Baseball season was contested from April 18 through October 6, 1901. It was the inaugural season for the American League (AL), with the Chicago White Stockings finishing first in league standings. In the National League (NL), in operation since 1876, the Pittsburgh Pirates finished atop the league standings.
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April 18 – With a six-run first-inning, the Brooklyn Superbas beat the Philadelphia Phillies 12-7 to open the National League's 1901 season. April 24 – The American League begins play as a new Major League.
1901 MLB season; League: Major League Baseball: Sport: Baseball: Duration: April 18 – October 6, 1901: Number of games: 140: Number of teams: 16: Pennant Winners; AL champions: Chicago White Stockings AL runners-up: Boston Americans: NL champions: Pittsburgh Pirates NL runners-up: Philadelphia Phillies: MLB seasons
- April 18 – October 6, 1901
- Major League Baseball
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May 27, 2022 · In 1901, MLB was just beginning what became known as the Deadball Era. This period lasted from 1901 until 1920, and was characterized by good pitching, low scoring, as well as an emphasis on great defense.
Aug 27, 2020 · The 1901–02 Baltimore Orioles left a notable mark on baseball history during their short existence. Baltimore compiled a 118-153 record over their two seasons. The Orioles had only two managers in its history: Hall of Famers McGraw and Robinson, who both later managed New York-based NL teams (Robinson joining Brooklyn, where he would manage ...
The birth of the American League, its slow and steady progress toward major league status, and its hostile arrival in 1901 as an intended equal to the NL would have a profound influence in shaping the destiny of big league baseball through the 20th Century and beyond.
1901 Major Leagues Standings, Team and Player Statistics, Leaderboards, Award Winners, Trades, Minor Leagues, Fielding, Batting, Pitching, New Debuts
Nov 30, 2021 · On January 28, 1901, professional baseball’s American League is founded in Milwaukee. The league plans for a 140-game schedule, 14-man rosters and a players’ union.