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When was the first Players Union formed in baseball?

October 13, 2022October 13, 2022Baseball History

The first Players Union was formed in 1885.

John Montgomery Ward of the New York Giants, helped Billy Voltz, a minor league manager, found the Brotherhood of Professional Base Ball Players. This was the first attempt by the players of professional baseball to organize against the operations of team owners.

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