1876 Chicago White Stockings

April 25, 1876, the Chicago White Stockings when their opening game in the inaugural season of the National League. The beat the Louisville Grays 4-0 in Louisville. The White Stockings would change their name first to the Colts, Orphans, and now known as the Chicago Cubs. They would win the National League championship in the first year of the the league.

Ross Barnes Hits First Home Run

May 2, 1876. Ross Barnes of the Chicago White Stockings hit an inside-the-park home run against the Cincinnati Reds. It is the first home run in the history of the National League. Barnes would have a triple, single, two stolen bases, and scored four times.