1. **The First Baseball Game Was Played in 1839**
Contrary to popular belief, the first baseball game wasn't played in Cooperstown, New York. Instead, it took place in Hoboken, New Jersey, on June 19, 1839. The game was won by the New York Nine over the Knickerbockers by a score of 23-1.
2. **The Baseball was Originally Made of Cowhide**
The first baseballs were made of cowhide, which was often obtained from old saddles. These balls were very hard and could be dangerous to field. In 1858, the baseball was changed to a rubber core covered with leather, which made it much safer to play with.
3. **The First Baseball Glove Was Invented in 1883**
Before the invention of the baseball glove, players would often field the ball with their bare hands. This could be very painful, especially when the ball was hit hard. In 1883, a first baseman named Charles Waite invented the first baseball glove.
4. **The Longest Baseball Game Ever Played Lasted 26 Innings**
The longest baseball game ever played took place in 1981 between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Chicago White Sox. The game lasted a total of 26 innings, with the White Sox finally winning by a score of 7-6.
5. **The World Series Trophy is Named After a Newspaper Owner**
The World Series trophy is named after the owner of the New York Journal newspaper, Joseph Pulitzer. Pulitzer donated the trophy to Major League Baseball in 1920, and it has been awarded to the winner of the World Series every year since then.