Could Nashville Have Been a Major League City in the 19th Century?

The first professional baseball team in Nashville was formed in the fall of 1884 as a potential  member of the Union Association to save the league from failing.

If the Union Association had not shut down in early 1885, Nashville might possibly have had Major League status as early as the 19th Century.

Find out how by listening to this episode of Skip's Corner! 

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