stockings

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Spalding would pitch in the National Association, founded as the first professional league in 1871, and the National League, which he helped White Stockings owner William Hulbert organize in 1876.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Ms Smith, who also used the surname Stockings, leaves behind two children - one of them in his 20s, the other younger.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2025

Moses Fleetwood Walker became a catcher for the Toledo Blue Stockings in 1884, before organized baseball was segregated and more than 60 years before Robinson broke the major leagues’ color line.

From New York Times • Jul. 6, 2023

A great start doesn’t guarantee long-term success, While the 1880 White Stockings won the National League championship, the 1886 Wolverines wound up 2 1/2 games back of Chicago for the NL pennant.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 25, 2023

Stockings are hung on nails from the mantel, the one put up for Moushumi last year now put up for Ben.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri