1871 In Sports

1870 In Sports ,
Other Events Of 1871 ,
1872 In Sports and the
List Of 'years In Sports' .

BASEBALL

The first all-professional league, the National Association is founded. The league consisted of several teams who broke away from the National Association Of Base Ball Players , a previously amateur organization which had created a professional subcategory in 1869. Athletic of Philadelphia wins the first championship.

BOAT RACE

EVENTS

At a meeting in London, the Football Association decide to hold a challenge cup competition the next year. The FA Cup is born with 15 entries.

BIRTHS

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