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JUNIOR PROMINENCE.(American League history)

The Sporting News

| July 09, 2001 | COPYRIGHT 2001 Sporting News Publishing Co. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

As the American League turns 100, TSN looks back at the best at each position in junior circuit history

So you think you know the American League? Try these:

How many teams have remained in the same city since the league's first season?

When was that first season?

What publication likes to take credit for first suggesting the upstart league?

If you answered four, 1901 and THE SPORTING NEWS, consider yourself a genuine expert of the junior circuit. You've probably spent this season celebrating the 100th anniversary of the American League.

But if you overlooked the A.L.'s big birthday, don't worry. We're here to help, ...

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