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Before the legal merge, were the National League and American League separate business entities?

  • Yes

  • No

  • Partially

  • Depended on the year

Answer

Before 2000, the National League and American League were separate business entities. The American League was originally a breakaway from the National League, and both leagues had separate offices, owners, and teams. However, in 2000, the two leagues agreed to merge their operations, and since then they have been operated as a single entity.
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