It was in 1888 - 1889, that the three main teams, Detroit and Washington from National League and Brooklyn, member group of American Affiliation had decided to launch stripes on their uniforms.
Kwakungenxa 1888 - 1889, ukuthi amaqembu amathathu ezinkulu, Detroit kanye Washington kusuka National League kanye eBrooklyn, ilungu lethimba American Association babenqume ukuqalisa imivimbo ku imifaniswano.