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Today in History: Historic First Baseball Game Played in Hoboken

6/19/2025

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On June 19, 1846, the first officially recorded baseball game under modern rules took place in Hoboken, New Jersey. The New York Nine triumphed over the New York Knickerbockers with a score of 23–1. This historic match marked a significant milestone in the evolution of baseball as a formalized sport in the United States.

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On June 19, 1846, the first officially recorded baseball game under modern rules took place in Hoboken, New Jersey. The New York Nine triumphed over the New York Knickerbockers with a score of 23–1. This historic match marked a significant milestone in the evolution of baseball as a formalized sport in the United States.