Fort Wayne Kekiongas

Win-Loss Record: 13-18 (.419)

Ballpark: Kekionga Base Ball Grounds (1869-1871)

The Fort Wayne Kekiongas were officially called the "Kekionga Base Ball Club" or "Kekionga of Fort Wayne."

They were a one-year major league team who played what is considered the first game in major league history defeating the Cleveland Forest Citys, 2-0, on May 4, 1871. They were a member of the National Association. The club was first organized in 1866.

In the Miami language, the name Kekionga means Blackberry Patch.

List of known amateur Kekiongas players (before 1871)

• George Hadden - Pitcher/Infielder
• John Hoagland- Catcher
• John Evans - Infielder
• F.A. Gorham - Infielder
• James Hoagland - Infielder
• Robert Milliman -Infielder/Outfielder
• Charles Gorham- Outfielder
• Charles F. Taylor- Outfielder
• Casper Miller- Outfielder
• C. Shoaff- Outfielder
• Diehl? - Pitcher/Infielder/Outfielder
• Aveline? - Infielder
• Bell? - Infielder
• Lumbard? - Infielder

Source:

• http://www.projectballpark.org/history/na/kekionga.html
• http://ourgame.mlblogs.com/2012/02/07/baseballs-first-league-game-may-4-1871/