Born as the Western League in the high minors, the American League rebranded in 1900, and then made the jump to the Majors in 1901. This transitional period is recalled, with the offered 1900 Chicago Sorting Goods “The Peerless Base Ball Schedule”. Rating as (EX+), this antique booklet is magnificent, with a clean cover, solid spine, supple pages, and bold text and graphics from cover to cover. Issued to promote the Peerless Sporting Goods line, this leather-bound publication is printed on the front with “Chicago Games at Home National and American Leagues”. Page 2 of this rare piece list the names of NL and AL teams, along with their managers, for the 1900 Season. Some of the names noted are Frank Selee, Fred Clarke, Connie Mack, and C.A. Comiskey. On page 3, we see the 1899 final standings for the “National League Clubs”, and the "Western Association Clubs, Now American League”. So there you have it, this outstanding publication covers the only season in history, the “Junior Circuit” was named the American League, while still competing at the high minor league level, while also covering the MLB Chicago Cubs franchise, known as the Orphans at the time. Opening Bid $150.