Chris Von der Ahe emigrated from Germany to the United States in 1867 and settled in St.
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Seeing a natural link between baseball and his saloon, Von der Ahe sponsored an American Association baseball team called the St.
Although Von der Ahe had no special interest in sports, he did notice that fans like to drop by after a ball game and have a beer.
Starting out as a clerk in a grocery store, he soon suceeded in buying the grocery store and establishing a saloon in the back.
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Chris Von der Ahe emigrated from Germany to the United States in 1867 and settled in St