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baseball wasnt developed until the 1800's
Here is its history:
THE HISTORY OF BASEBALL
Although it is clear that modern baseball developed in North America, the exact origin of the game is difficult to determine. Most scholars believe that baseball evolved from a variety of similar games that have been played for centuries. A popular legend claims that Abner Doubleday, who became a Union officer in the American Civil War (1861-1865), invented baseball in Cooperstown, New York, in 1839. Although there is little support for this story, the Baseball Hall of Fame Museum is located there because of it. no more bean balls; no more blocking home plate; no more sliding off second base into an infielder trying to complete a double play
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