The National League had eight franchises in 1900, and even though some of the franchises changed names and cities, the actual eight franchises shown in this poster remained constant for 60+ years from 1900 through 1961 - thus the term "Original Eight".
The eight NL ballparks featured in this product line are:
Crosley Field, Cincinnati
The Polo Grounds, New York
Sportsman's Park, St. Louis
Forbes Field, Pittsburgh
Ebbets Field, New York
Braves Field, Boston
Shibe Park, Philadelphia
Wrigley Field, Chicago
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The American League had eight franchises when it began in 1901, and even though some of the franchises changed names and cities, the actual eight franchises shown in this poster remained constant for 60 years from 1901 through 1960 - thus the term "Original Eight".
The eight AL ballparks featured in this product line are:
Tiger Stadium, Detroit
Fenway Park, Boston
Yankee Stadium, New York
Comiskey Park, Chicago
Shibe Park, Philadelphia
League Park, Cleveland
Sportsman's Park, St. Louis
Griffith Stadium, Washington |
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