This Day in MLB History: January 16

MLB History

1886 - The Washington Nationals are admitted to the National League, bringing the league total to seven teams.

1891 - A new national agreement is signed by the National League, American Association and the Western Association. The agreement creates a three-man panel to settle problems among the leagues.

1964 - American League owners vote down Charlie Finley’s proposed move of the Kansas City Athletics to Louisville. The owners also tell Finley to sign a lease with Kansas City or to surrender the franchise.

1970 - Curt Flood files a lawsuit challenging the reserve clause, which binds players to major league teams perpetually. Flood was traded to the Phillies, but refused to report.…