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Richard Hershberger

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Philadelphia’s First Baseball Team Gets a Modern Celebration

A free community festival in Philadelphia honors the Olympic Ball Club, the nation's first organized baseball team, and its historic 1869 matchup with the all‑Black Philadelphia Pythians, blending heritage, art and sport.

Jul 10, 2026

Philadelphia’s First Baseball Club Honored in ‘Firstival’ Celebration

From a 19th‑century amateur team that broke racial barriers to a modern citywide tribute, Philadelphia’s earliest baseball pioneers are being celebrated in a series of events that highlight the region’s pioneering spirit.

Jul 3, 2026