Well Joey, looks like you got me this time.  I had the oldest franchise pegged as the Toronto Argonauts of the CFL that were formed in 1873.  Obviously the Cincinnati Reds, who played their first professional game in 1869, has them beat.  I looked, but couldn&#39;t find anything older than your answer, so I guess you win. :grin: <br />
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Over to you.