text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_name_79 (league VARCHAR, year VARCHAR, position VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  What is the league of the third baseman player before 1973?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT league FROM table_name_79 WHERE year < 1973 AND position = "third baseman"