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First Organized Baseball Team (1833) – 52 Weeks of Firsts

Posted to Rittenhouse on January 3, 2026

When

Sat, Jul 11

Where

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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Before the Phils, there were the Olympics! The Olympic Ball Club of Philadelphia was the nation's very first organized baseball team, planting the roots of America's favorite pastime right here in the city.

First Organized Baseball Team (1833) – 52 Weeks of Firsts - Saturday, July 11 in Rittenhouse, Philadelphia