Even though independent baseball leagues existed for years throughout the history of pro baseball, the modern era of independent leagues (as we know them) started in 1993. Today’s trivia question is:
Q: Prior to the 1993 inception of independent baseball, what was the last attempt at an independent league?
A: Empire State League in 1987
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empire_State_League
http://www.nytimes.com/1987/08/09/nyregion/major-dreams-in-a-minor-league.html
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If you, or someone you, want guidance from actual independent minor league baseball managers, executives, and other industry veterans on how to do well at an independent pro baseball tryout, get signed, and have a good career in the independent minor leagues then click here: Independent Pro Baseball Tryouts Advice Interviews
If you simply want to find out about the dates and locations of independent minor league baseball tryouts then click here: Independent Minor League Baseball Tryouts Notification List
If you, or someone you know, is a youth baseball parent and frustrated with the politics, poor parenting, and the kid not getting enough playing time then click here: Youth Baseball Parents
