Foundation Teams in American Sports

Can you name the teams that competed in the inaugural seasons of the four major American professional leagues?
Hint: Teams are largely concentrated around the Northeast and Midwest
The names of cities with only one team are accepted, otherwise give the team name
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NFL (1920 APFA)
Akron Pros
Buffalo All-Americans
Canton Bulldogs
Chicago Cardinals
Chicago Tigers
Cleveland Tigers
Columbus Panhandles
Dayton Triangles
Decatur Staleys
Detroit Heralds
Hammond Pros
Muncie Flyers
Rochester Jeffersons
Rock Island Independents
NBA (1946–47 BAA)
Boston Celtics
Chicago Stags
Cleveland Rebels
Detroit Falcons
New York Knicks
Philadelphia Warriors
Pittsburgh Ironmen
Providence Steamrollers
St Louis Bombers
Toronto Huskies
Washington Capitols
MLB (1876 NL)
Boston Red Caps
Chicago White Stockings
Cincinnati Reds
Hartford Dark Blues
Louisville Grays
New York Mutuals
Philadelphia Athletics
St Louis Brown Stockings
NHL (1917-18)
Montreal Canadiens
Montreal Wanderers
Ottawa Senators
Toronto Hockey Club
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