This day in baseball: The first trade
Posted: November 15, 2014 Filed under: 19th Century, This day in baseball | Tags: American Association, Baseball, Cincinnati Red Stockings, history, Hugh Nicol, Jack Boyle, St. Louis Browns Leave a commentThe first recorded trade in major league history took place on November 15, 1886 when the Cincinnati Red Stockings of the American Association dealt rookie catcher Jack Boyle and $400 to the St. Louis Browns in exchange for outfielder Hugh Nicol.
Jack Boyle (Wikimedia Commons)
