7 Facts About American League

1. The American League is often called the "junior circuit", given it is 25 years younger than the National League.

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2. In 1973, the American League introduced the designated hitter to official big league games.

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3. The National American League agreed to play in the game in 1905.

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4. The National American League eventually had to recognize the popularity of the AL clubs, and in 1903 the two leagues agreed to hold a "World Series" between the champions of the respective leagues.

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5. The American League has one notable difference over the National League, and that is the designated hitter rule.

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6. The National American League listing will be in next Sunday's Oklahoman.

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7. The American League has one notable difference versus the rival National League, in that in modern times since 1973 it has had the designated hitter rule.

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