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Through what years did the National Association of Professional Base Ball Players exist?
1875-1880
1871–1875
1866-1871
1870-1875
Answer
The National Association of Professional Base Ball Players (NAPBBP) was the first professional baseball league. The league was founded in 1871 and lasted until 1875. The league was dominated by the Boston Red Stockings, who won four of the five championships. The league folded after the 1875 season due to financial difficulties.
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