10 Interesting Fact About The history of professional sports leagues
10 Interesting Fact About The history of professional sports leagues
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The first professional soccer league in the world is the English Football League which was founded in 1888.
The National Basketball Association (NBA) was founded in 1949 after the merger of two professional basketball leagues, namely the Basketball Association of America (BAA) and the National Basketball League (NBL).
Major League Baseball (MLB) is the oldest professional sports league in the United States which was founded in 1903.
The National Hockey League (NHL) was originally formed in 1917 as an ice hockey league in Canada.
Professional Football League in the United States, Major League Soccer (MLS), was founded in 1993.
Professional Football League in Spain, La Liga, was founded in 1929 and is currently considered one of the best leagues in the world.
National Football League (NFL) is the most popular American soccer league and was founded in 1920.
Professional Football League in Germany, Bundesliga, was founded in 1963 and is currently considered one of the best leagues in Europe.
Professional Football League in Italy, Serie A, was founded in 1929 and is currently considered one of the best leagues in the world.
Professional Football League in France, Ligue 1, was founded in 1932 and is currently considered one of the best leagues in Europe.
