First Reported use of Knickers During a Base Ball Match

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Date Saturday, July 7, 1866
Location New Brunswick, NJ, United States
Description

First reported instance of a base ball club wearing knickers, July 7, 1866 - Liberty Club of New Brunswick vs National Club of Washington, in New Jersey.

Liberty uniform - Blue cap, White flannel shirt, Blue knee breeches, White stockings

Sources

New York Clipper - 7/14/1866; Sat - Vol XIV, No. 14, p107, col1

Source Image File:New York Clipper - 7-14-1866; Sat - Vol XIV, No. 14, P107 col1 - Knickers.pdf
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Submitted by E Miklich



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