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Baseball
Baseball was the most popular sport in Indianapolis long before racing, , and . Although one of the nation’s largest cities without a Major League franchise, Indianapolis holds a rich baseball tradition, with professional teams dating back to the 1800s. Historically, no other city can boast of holding teams in all three of baseball’s highest minor leagues (American Association, International League, Pacific Coast League), the early American and National leagues, and the short-lived Federal League. Indianapolis also played a key role in the Negro Leagues. Local fans have been cheering on… Read More »Baseball