The early game of baseball in Cleveland, Ohio, from 1865-1919, was played in Cleveland before professional baseball began to thrive long before the likes of Tris Speaker and Nap Lajoie. This period saw numerous historic moments, including charter membership in baseball’s first professional league (the National Association of Professional Base Ball Players), participation in the 1892 World's Championship Series as National League (NL) Fall Champions, and a significant number of great players. The game's influence on American baseball has been profound, influenced by its transformation and impact on our culture. The rules of the game in 1865 were not quite the same as those in current day, but the game evolved into our national pastime.