The Bases and Foul Lines: 1874–1875: National Association Professional of Base-Ball Players; 1876: National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs

Baseball history diagram: Bases and Foul Lines: 1874–1875: National Association Professional of Base-Ball Players; 1876: National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs. Beginning in 1874, the Foul Ball Posts, 6-8 feet high, were moved to the limits of the grounds and remained in line with Foul Ball Lines of the infield. Generally the flag attached to each post contained the colors of the home club. Click diagram to return to previous page.