The following are the baseball events of the year 1884 throughout the world. Baseball is a Bat-and-ball Sport played between two teams of nine players each Year 1884 ( MDCCCLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year
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Champions
- First World's Championship Series: Providence Grays over New York Metropolitans (3-0)
- National League: Providence Grays
- American Association: New York Metropolitans
- Union Association: St. Louis Maroons
Major League Baseball final standings
National League final standings
| National League | ||||
| Club | Wins | Losses | Win % | GB |
| Providence Grays | 84 | 28 | . Calendar Major League Baseball See also 2008 Major League Baseball season Postseason October 1 – ALDS and Champions Major League Baseball Regular Season Champions Other champions Minor League Baseball 2006 Major League Baseball season|2006 Nippon Professional Baseball season Headline Event of the Year The 2006 World Baseball Classic is a surprise success 2005 Major League Baseball season Headline events of the year Chicago White Sox swept the Houston Astros to win the World Series Headline events of the year The Boston Red Sox win their first World Series since, ending the Curse of the Bambino. Headline event of the year The Florida Marlins become World Series champions holding off a dynastic New York Yankees team 4 games to Champions Major League Baseball Regular Season Champions Other champions Caribbean World Series: Champions Major League Baseball Regular Season Champions Other champions Caribbean World Series: Champions Major League Baseball Regular Season Champions Other champions Caribbean World Series: Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Atlanta Braves (4-0 Mariano Rivera, MVP Headline events of the year Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa, Ken Griffey Jr Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Florida Marlins over Cleveland Indians (4-3 Liván Hernández, Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Atlanta Braves (4-2 John Wetteland, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Atlanta Braves over Cleveland Indians (4-2 Tom Glavine, MVP Headline events of the year As a result of a players' strike the MLB season ends prematurely on August 11, 1994. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Toronto Blue Jays over Philadelphia Phillies (4-2 Paul Molitor, Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Toronto Blue Jays over Atlanta Braves (4-2 Pat Borders, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Minnesota Twins over Atlanta Braves (4-3 Jack Morris, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Cincinnati Reds over Oakland Athletics (4-0 José Rijo, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Oakland Athletics over San Francisco Giants (4-0 Dave Stewart, See also 1988 Major League Baseball season Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Los Angeles Dodgers Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Minnesota Twins over St Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Mets over Boston Red Sox (4-3 Ray Knight, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Kansas City Royals over St Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Detroit Tigers over San Diego Padres (4-1 Alan Trammell, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Baltimore Orioles over Philadelphia Phillies (4-1 Rick Dempsey, Champions Major League Baseball World Series Champion St Louis Cardinals World Series MVP Darrell Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Los Angeles Dodgers over New York Yankees (4-2 Ron Cey, Pedro Guerrero Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Philadelphia Phillies over Kansas City Royals (4-2 Mike Schmidt, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Pittsburgh Pirates over Baltimore Orioles (4-3 Willie Stargell, Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Los Angeles Dodgers (4-2 Bucky Dent, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Los Angeles Dodgers (4-2 Reggie Jackson, Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Cincinnati Reds over New York Yankees (4-0 Johnny Bench, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Cincinnati Reds over Boston Red Sox (4-3 Pete Rose, MVP Champions Major League Baseball 1974 World Series: Oakland Athletics over Los Angeles Dodgers (4-1 Rollie Fingers Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Oakland Athletics over New York Mets (4-3 Reggie Jackson, Labor strife and more moving 1972 was tainted by a players' strike over pension and salary arbitration Champions Major League Baseball World Series MVP Roberto Clemente All-Star Game, July 13 at Champions Major Leagues World Series MVP Brooks Robinson All-Star Game, July 14 at Riverfront Stadium Champions Major League Baseball The most notable part of the 1969 season were the Miracle Mets World Series: New York Mets The Year of the Pitcher In Major League Baseball, the trend throughout the 1960s was of increased pitching dominance caused by enforcing a larger strike zone (top of armpit Champions Major League Baseball World Series: St Louis Cardinals over Boston Red Sox (4-3 Bob Gibson, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Baltimore Orioles over Los Angeles Dodgers (4-0 Frank Robinson, Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Los Angeles Dodgers over Minnesota Twins (4-3 Sandy Koufax, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: St Louis Cardinals over New York Yankees (4-3 Bob Gibson, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Los Angeles Dodgers over New York Yankees (4-0 Sandy Koufax, MVP The 1962 season is perhaps most notable for the dismal 40-120 record of the New York Mets, which has been a continuing source of humor among baseball fans as well as comedians such as Headline Event of the Year Roger Maris hits 61 home runs breaking Babe Ruth 's record Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Pittsburgh Pirates over New York Yankees (4-3 Bobby Richardson, Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Los Angeles Dodgers over Chicago White Sox (4-2 Larry Sherry, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Milwaukee Braves (4-3 Bob Turley, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Milwaukee Braves over New York Yankees (4-3 Lew Burdette, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Brooklyn Dodgers (4-3 Don Larsen, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Brooklyn Dodgers over New York Yankees (4-3 Johnny Podres, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Giants over Cleveland Indians (4-0 All-Star Game Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Brooklyn Dodgers (4-2 All-Star Game Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Brooklyn Dodgers (4-3 All-Star Game Headline Event of the Year Baseball's Shot Heard 'Round the World gives the New York Giants the National League Pennant in the third game of a best-of-three-games Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Philadelphia Phillies (4-0 All-Star Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Brooklyn Dodgers (4-1 All-Star Game Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Cleveland Indians over Boston Braves (4-2 All-Star Game Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Brooklyn Dodgers (4-3 All-Star Game Champions Major League Baseball World Series: St Louis Cardinals over Boston Red Sox (4-3 All-Star Game Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Detroit Tigers over Chicago Cubs (4-3 All-Star Game Champions Major League Baseball World Series: St Louis Cardinals over St Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over St Champions Major League Baseball World Series: St Louis Cardinals over New York Yankees (4-1 All-Star Game Headline events of the year Joe Dimaggio hits in 56 consecutive games Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Cincinnati Reds over Detroit Tigers (4-3 All-Star Game Headline Event of the Year On May 17, 1939, Princeton University and Columbia University played the first televised baseball Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Chicago Cubs (4-0 All-Star Game Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over New York Giants (4-1 All-Star Game Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over New York Giants (4-2 All-Star Game Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Detroit Tigers over Chicago Cubs (4-2 All-Star Game, Champions Major League Baseball World Series: St Louis Cardinals over Detroit Tigers (4-3 All-Star Game Headline Event of the Year First Negro League Baseball All-Star Game. Champions World Series: New York Yankees over Chicago Cubs (4-0 Negro League World Series: Pittsburgh Crawfords Champions World Series: St Louis Cardinals over Philadelphia Athletics (4-3 Awards and honors Champions World Series: Philadelphia Athletics over St Louis Cardinals (4-2 Awards and honors Champions World Series: Philadelphia Athletics over Chicago Cubs (4-1 Awards and honors Champions World Series: New York Yankees over St Louis Cardinals Awards and honors League Headline Event of the Year Murderers' Row lead New York Yankees to World Series victory Champions World Series: St Louis Cardinals over New York Yankees (4-3 Negro League World Series: Chicago Champions World Series: Pittsburgh Pirates over Washington Senators (4-3 Negro League World Series: Hilldale Champions World Series: Washington Senators over New York Giants (4-3 First Negro League World Series: Kansas Champions World Series: New York Yankees over New York Giants (4-2 Awards and honors League Champions World Series: New York Giants over New York Yankees (4-0-1 Statistical Leaders Major Headline Events of the Year First Radio broadcast of the World Series. Champions World Series: Cleveland Indians over Brooklyn Robins (5-2 Awards and honors Headline Event of the Year Chicago White Sox players accused of throwing World Series, resulting in the Black Sox scandal Champions World Series: Boston Red Sox over Chicago Cubs (4-2 MLB Statistical Leaders Major Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Chicago White Sox over New York Giants (4-2 Awards Champions World Series: Boston Red Sox over Brooklyn Robins (4-1 Awards and honors Champions World Series: Boston Red Sox over Philadelphia Phillies (4-1 Awards and honors Champions World Series: Boston Braves over Philadelphia Athletics (4-0 Awards and honors Chalmers Champions World Series: Philadelphia Athletics over New York Giants (4-1 Awards and honors Champions World Series: Boston Red Sox over New York Giants (4-3-1 Awards and honors Chalmers Champions World Series: Philadelphia Athletics over New York Giants (4-2 Awards and honors Champions World Series: Philadelphia Athletics over Chicago Cubs (4-1 Awards and honors Champions World Series: Pittsburgh Pirates over Detroit Tigers (4-3 Awards and honors MLB Statistical Champions World Series: Chicago Cubs over Detroit Tigers (4-1 Awards and honors Statistical Leaders Champions World Series: Chicago Cubs over Detroit Tigers (4-0-1 Awards and honors Statistical Leaders Champions World Series: Chicago White Sox over Chicago Cubs (4-2 Awards and honors Statistical Leaders Champions World Series: New York Giants over Philadelphia Athletics (4-1 Awards and honors MLB Statistical Champions American League: Boston Red Sox National League: New York Giants MLB Statistical Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Boston Americans over Pittsburgh Pirates (5-3 in the first modern World Champions Major League Baseball American League: Philadelphia Athletics National League: Pittsburgh Pirates Champions Major League Baseball American League: Chicago White Stockings National League: Pittsburgh Pirates Champions Chronicle-Telegraph Cup: Brooklyn Superbas defeated Pittsburgh Pirates, 3 games to 1 National League: Champions National League: Brooklyn Superbas National League final standings Events Champions National League: Boston Beaneaters National League final standings Events Champions Temple Cup: Baltimore Orioles defeated Boston Beaneaters, 4 games to 1 National League: Boston Beaneaters Champions Temple Cup: Baltimore Orioles defeated Cleveland Spiders, 4 games to 0 National League: Baltimore Champions Temple Cup: Cleveland Spiders defeated Baltimore Orioles, 4 games to 1 National League: Baltimore Champions Temple Cup: New York Giants defeated Baltimore Orioles, 4 games to 0 National League: Baltimore Champions National League: Boston Beaneaters National League final standings Events Champions National League: Boston Beaneaters defeated Cleveland Spiders, 5 games to 0 (1 tie National League Champions National League: Boston Beaneaters American Association: Boston Reds Major League Champions World Series: Brooklyn Bridegrooms 3 Louisville Colonels 3 1 tie National League: Brooklyn Bridegrooms Champions World Series: New York Giants 6 Brooklyn Bridegrooms 3 National League: New York Giants Champions World Series: New York Giants 6 St Louis Browns 4 National League: New York Giants Champions World Series Detroit Wolverines 10 St Louis Browns 5 (15 game series National League: Detroit Champions World Series St Louis Browns 4 Chicago White Stockings 2 National League: Chicago White Stockings Champions Post-season playoff Chicago White Stockings played St Champions National League: Boston Beaneaters American Association: Philadelphia Athletics Inter-State Champions NOTE Chicago White Stockings played the Cincinnati Red Stockings in a 2-game post-season series Champions National League: Chicago White Stockings National League final standings Statistical leaders Champions National League: Chicago White Stockings National League final standings Statistical leaders Champions National League: Providence Grays National League final standings Statistical leaders Champions National League: Boston Red Caps International Association Buffalo Bisons Pacific Coast Athletics Champions National League: Boston Red Caps International Association London‚ Ontario‚ Canada Tecumsehs League Champions National League: Chicago White Stockings Major League Baseball final standings Statistical Champions National Association: Boston Red Stockings National Association final standings Statistical leaders Champions National Association: Boston Red Stockings National Association final standings Statistical leaders Champions National Association: Boston Red Stockings National Association final standings Statistical leaders Champions National Association: Boston Red Stockings National Association final standings Statistical Champions National Association (professional Philadelphia Athletics National Association of Amateur Base Ball Players Star of Brooklyn Champions National Association of Base Ball Players: Chicago White Stockings, albeit disputed by Mutual of New York Part of the History of baseball series Champions National Association of Base Ball Players Champions National Association of Base Ball Players: Atlantic of Brooklyn Events May 4 - The Baseball is a Bat-and-ball Sport played between two teams of nine players each Part of the History of baseball series Minor league baseball is a hierarchy of Professional baseball leagues in North Part of the History of baseball in the United States series The Negro leagues were American professional Baseball leagues Nippon Professional Baseball or NPB is the highest level of Baseball in Japan. Baseball World Series the First - Providence NL defeats New York AA, 3 games to none In Baseball the 1884 World Series was an early forerunner of the modern post-season championship series Providence Grays was a team name used by several major and minor league baseball teams based in Providence Rhode Island. The Metropolitan Club (the New York Metropolitans or the Mets) was a 19th century Professional Baseball team that played in New York The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball Providence Grays was a team name used by several major and minor league baseball teams based in Providence Rhode Island. This article refers to the former Baseball major league that existed from 1882 to 1891 The Metropolitan Club (the New York Metropolitans or the Mets) was a 19th century Professional Baseball team that played in New York The Union Association was a league in Major League Baseball which lasted for only one season in 1884. The St Louis Maroons were a professional Baseball club based in St The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball Providence Grays was a team name used by several major and minor league baseball teams based in Providence Rhode Island. 750 | -- |
| Boston Beaneaters | 73 | 38 | . 658 | 10. 5 |
| Buffalo Bisons | 64 | 47 | . The original Buffalo Bisons Baseball club played in the National League between 1879 and 1885. 577 | 19. 5 |
| Chicago White Stockings | 62 | 50 | . The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. 554 | 22 |
| New York Gothams | 62 | 50 | . The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. 554 | 22 |
| Philadelphia Quakers | 39 | 73 | . The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. 348 | 45 |
| Cleveland Blues | 35 | 77 | . The Cleveland Blues were a Major League Baseball team based in Cleveland Ohio that operated in the National League from 1879 to 1884 313 | 49 |
| Detroit Wolverines | 28 | 84 | . The Detroit Wolverines were a 19th century Baseball team that played in the National League from 1881 to 1888 in the city of Detroit Michigan. 250 | 56 |
American Association final standings
| American Association | ||||
| Club | Wins | Losses | Win % | GB |
| New York Metropolitans | 75 | 32 | . This article refers to the former Baseball major league that existed from 1882 to 1891 The Metropolitan Club (the New York Metropolitans or the Mets) was a 19th century Professional Baseball team that played in New York 701 | -- |
| Columbus Buckeyes | 69 | 39 | . The Columbus Buckeyes were a baseball team in the American Association from 1883 to 1884 639 | 6. 5 |
| Louisville Eclipse | 68 | 40 | . The Louisville Colonels were a Major League Baseball team that played in the American Association throughout that league's ten-year existence from 1882 630 | 7. 5 |
| St. Louis Browns | 67 | 40 | . The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St 626 | 8 |
| Cincinnati Red Stockings | 68 | 41 | . The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA 624 | 8 |
| Baltimore Orioles | 63 | 43 | . The Baltimore Orioles were a 19th-century American Association and National League team from 1882 to 1899. 594 | 11. 5 |
| Philadelphia Athletics | 61 | 46 | . This article is about the 1882-1890 Philadelphia Athletics baseball team 570 | 14 |
| Toledo Blue Stockings | 46 | 58 | . The Toledo Blue Stockings formed as a minor league Baseball team in Toledo Ohio in 1883. 442 | 27. 5 |
| Brooklyn Atlantics | 40 | 64 | . The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA 385 | 33. 5 |
| Richmond Virginians | 12 | 30 | . The Richmond Virginians was a Major league baseball team that played in the American Association in 1884. 286 | 32. 5 |
| Pittsburgh Alleghenys | 30 | 78 | . The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 278 | 45. 5 |
| Indianapolis Hoosiers | 29 | 78 | . Indianapolis Hoosiers can refer to three major league and one minor league Baseball clubs based in Indianapolis Indiana. 271 | 46 |
| Washington Statesmen | 12 | 51 | . The Washington Nationals of 1884 were a short-lived baseball team in the American Association. 190 | 41 |
Union Association final standings
| Union Association | ||||
| Club | Wins | Losses | Win % | GB |
| St. Louis Maroons | 94 | 19 | . The Union Association was a league in Major League Baseball which lasted for only one season in 1884. The St Louis Maroons were a professional Baseball club based in St 832 | -- |
| Milwaukee Brewers | 8 | 4 | . The Milwaukee Brewers served as a replacement team late in the 1884 Union Association season 667 | 35. 5 |
| Cincinnati Outlaw Reds | 69 | 36 | . The Cincinnati Outlaw Reds of 1884 were a member of the short-lived Union Association. 657 | 21. 0 |
| Baltimore Monumentals | 58 | 47 | . The Baltimore Monumentals were an American baseball team in the short-lived Union Association. 552 | 32. 0 |
| Boston Reds | 58 | 51 | . The Boston Reds of 1884 were a member of the short-lived Union Association. 532 | 34. 0 |
| Chicago Browns/Pittsburgh Stogies | 41 | 50 | . The Chicago Browns/Pittsburgh Stogies (also known as Chicago/Pittsburgh) were a short-lived professional baseball team in the Union Association of 1884. 451 | 42. 0 |
| Washington Nationals | 47 | 65 | . 420 | 46. 5 |
| Philadelphia Keystones | 21 | 46 | . The Philadelphia Keystones (aka Keystones of Philadelphia) of 1884 were a member of the short-lived Union Association. 313 | 50. 0 |
| St. Paul Whitecaps | 2 | 6 | . The St Paul White Caps were a replacement team in the short-lived Major League Baseball league the Union Association, in 1884. 250 | 39. 5 |
| Altoona Mountain City | 6 | 19 | . The Altoona Mountain Citys were a professional baseball franchise that played in Altoona Pennsylvania in 1884. 240 | 44. 0 |
| Kansas City Unions | 16 | 63 | . The Kansas City Cowboys was the name of three different baseball Major League Baseball teams in Kansas City Missouri in the 19th century 203 | 61. 0 |
| Wilmington Quicksteps | 2 | 16 | . The Wilmington Quicksteps were an 1884 late season replacement team in the Union Association. 111 | 44. 5 |
Statistical leaders
National League Statistical Leaders
| National League | |||
| Type | Name | Stat | |
| AVG | Mike "King" Kelly CHC | . The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball Batting average is a Statistic in both Cricket and Baseball measuring the performance of cricket batsmen and baseball hitters, respectively For the unrelated fictitious baseball character King Kelly see It Happens Every Spring. The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. 354 | |
| HR | Ned Williamson CHC | 27 | |
| RBI | Cap Anson CHC | 102 | |
| Wins | Charles Radbourn PRO | 59 | |
| ERA | Charles Radbourn PRO | 1. Edward Nagle Williamson ( October 24, 1857 - March 3, 1894) was a Major League Baseball player for the Indianapolis The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. Adrian Constantine Anson ( April 17 1852 &ndash April 14 1922) known by the nicknames "Cap" (for "Captain" and The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. A win is a Statistic in Major League Baseball credited to the Pitcher for the winning team who was in the game when his team last took the lead Charles Gardner "Old Hoss" Radbourn ( December 11, 1854 – February 5, 1897) was a Pitcher in Major League Baseball Providence Grays was a team name used by several major and minor league baseball teams based in Providence Rhode Island. In Baseball statistics, earned run average ( ERA) is the Mean of Earned runs given up by a Pitcher per nine Innings pitched Charles Gardner "Old Hoss" Radbourn ( December 11, 1854 – February 5, 1897) was a Pitcher in Major League Baseball Providence Grays was a team name used by several major and minor league baseball teams based in Providence Rhode Island. 38 | |
| Strikeouts | Charles Radbourn PRO | 441 | |
American Association Statistical Leaders
| American Association | |||
| Type | Name | Stat | |
| AVG | Dave Orr NYP | . In Baseball or Softball, a strikeout or strike out (denoted by SO or K) occurs when a batter receives three strikes Charles Gardner "Old Hoss" Radbourn ( December 11, 1854 – February 5, 1897) was a Pitcher in Major League Baseball Providence Grays was a team name used by several major and minor league baseball teams based in Providence Rhode Island. This article refers to the former Baseball major league that existed from 1882 to 1891 Batting average is a Statistic in both Cricket and Baseball measuring the performance of cricket batsmen and baseball hitters, respectively David L (Dave Orr ( September 29, 1859 - June 2 1915) was a First baseman in Major League Baseball from 1883 through The Metropolitan Club (the New York Metropolitans or the Mets) was a 19th century Professional Baseball team that played in New York 354 | |
| HR | John Reilly CIN | 11 | |
| RBI | Dave Orr NYP | 112 | |
| Wins | Guy Hecker LOU | 52 | |
| ERA | Guy Hecker LOU | 1. John Good "Long John" Reilly ( October 5 1858 - May 31 1937) was an American First baseman in Major League The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA David L (Dave Orr ( September 29, 1859 - June 2 1915) was a First baseman in Major League Baseball from 1883 through The Metropolitan Club (the New York Metropolitans or the Mets) was a 19th century Professional Baseball team that played in New York A win is a Statistic in Major League Baseball credited to the Pitcher for the winning team who was in the game when his team last took the lead Guy Jackson Hecker ( April 3, 1856 in Youngsville Pennsylvania &ndash December 3, 1938) was an American Pitcher The Louisville Colonels were a Major League Baseball team that played in the American Association throughout that league's ten-year existence from 1882 In Baseball statistics, earned run average ( ERA) is the Mean of Earned runs given up by a Pitcher per nine Innings pitched Guy Jackson Hecker ( April 3, 1856 in Youngsville Pennsylvania &ndash December 3, 1938) was an American Pitcher The Louisville Colonels were a Major League Baseball team that played in the American Association throughout that league's ten-year existence from 1882 80 | |
| Strikeouts | Guy Hecker LOU | 385 | |
Union Association Statistical Leaders
| Union Association | |||
| Type | Name | Stat | |
| AVG | Fred Dunlap SLM | . In Baseball or Softball, a strikeout or strike out (denoted by SO or K) occurs when a batter receives three strikes Guy Jackson Hecker ( April 3, 1856 in Youngsville Pennsylvania &ndash December 3, 1938) was an American Pitcher The Louisville Colonels were a Major League Baseball team that played in the American Association throughout that league's ten-year existence from 1882 The Union Association was a league in Major League Baseball which lasted for only one season in 1884. Batting average is a Statistic in both Cricket and Baseball measuring the performance of cricket batsmen and baseball hitters, respectively Frederick C Dunlap ( May 21, 1859 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – December 1, 1902 in Philadelphia nicknamed "Sure The St Louis Maroons were a professional Baseball club based in St 412 | |
| HR | Fred Dunlap SLM | 13 | |
| RBI | Unavailable | NA | |
| Wins | Bill Sweeney BLU | 40 | |
| ERA | Jim McCormick COR | 1. Frederick C Dunlap ( May 21, 1859 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – December 1, 1902 in Philadelphia nicknamed "Sure The St Louis Maroons were a professional Baseball club based in St A win is a Statistic in Major League Baseball credited to the Pitcher for the winning team who was in the game when his team last took the lead William J Sweeney (died August 2 1903 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania was a professional baseball pitcher in 1882 and 1884 The Baltimore Monumentals were an American baseball team in the short-lived Union Association. In Baseball statistics, earned run average ( ERA) is the Mean of Earned runs given up by a Pitcher per nine Innings pitched James McCormick ( November 3 1856 - March 10 1918) was a former right-handed Pitcher in Major League Baseball. The Cincinnati Outlaw Reds of 1884 were a member of the short-lived Union Association. 54 | |
| Strikeouts | Hugh Daily CPI/WHS | 483 | |
Notable seasons
Events
January-March
- February 18 - Terry Larkin, recently released from prison after shooting his wife and a police officer in 1883, is arrested again for threatening to shoot his father. In Baseball or Softball, a strikeout or strike out (denoted by SO or K) occurs when a batter receives three strikes Hugh Ignatius Daily, born Harry Criss (July 17 1847 &ndash after 1923 nicknamed "One Arm" Daily was an American Major League Baseball right-handed Events 3102 BC - Epoch (origin of the Kali Yuga. 1229 - The Sixth Crusade: Frederick II Holy Frank S "Terry" Larkin (? &ndash September 16 1894) was a Major League Baseball Pitcher, who played for five teams during six season Champions National League: Boston Beaneaters American Association: Philadelphia Athletics Inter-State Larkin will be released and play this season for the Richmond Virginians. The Richmond Virginians was a Major league baseball team that played in the American Association in 1884. Larkin will later be institutionalized after challenging his former employer to a duel and will commit suicide by slitting his throat with a razor in 1894. Champions Temple Cup: New York Giants defeated Baltimore Orioles, 4 games to 0 National League: Baltimore
- February 20 - Altoona Mountain City is admitted to the Union Association. Events 1472 - Orkney and Shetland are left by Norway to Scotland, due to a Dowry payment The Altoona Mountain Citys were a professional baseball franchise that played in Altoona Pennsylvania in 1884. The Union Association was a league in Major League Baseball which lasted for only one season in 1884. This gives the UA 7 teams in the newly-formed league.
- March 4 - The National League reduces the number of balls needed for a walk to 6. Events 51 - Nero, later to become Roman Emperor, is given the title Princeps iuventutis (head of the youth The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball Team owners agree to provide 2 separate benches for the teams in order to cut down on player fraternizing during games.
- March 15 - Henry Chadwick writes in a newspaper column that a ground-keeper in St. Louis has started placing tarpaulins over the bases when it rains in order to keep them dry. Events 44 BC - Julius Caesar, Dictator of the Roman Republic, is stabbed to death by Marcus Junius Brutus, Henry Chadwick may refer to Henry Chadwick (writer (1824-1908 early baseball writer Henry Chadwick (theologian (1920-2008 Other clubs will follow suit and cover the pitching area and batter areas as well.
- March 17 - The Union Association admits the Boston Reds, run by George Wright, to the league. Events 45 BC - In his last victory Julius Caesar defeats the Pompeian forces of Titus Labienus and Pompey the Younger The Union Association was a league in Major League Baseball which lasted for only one season in 1884. The Boston Reds of 1884 were a member of the short-lived Union Association. George Wright ( January 28 1847 &ndash August 21 1937) was an American pioneer in the sport of Baseball.
- March 28 - Umpire William McLean throws a bat into the stands, striking a spectator, in reaction to taunts from the crowd. Events 37 - Roman Emperor Caligula accepts the titles of the Principate, entitled to him by the Senate. McLean is arrested but not charged as the fan is not injured.
April-June
- April 17 - The Union Association opens its innaugural season with 3 games. Events 69 - After the First Battle of Bedriacum, Vitellius becomes Roman Emperor. The Union Association was a league in Major League Baseball which lasted for only one season in 1884.
- May 1 - Moses Fleetwood Walker becomes the first black to play in the major leagues. Events 305 - Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman Emperor. Moses Fleetwood "Fleet" Walker ( October 7 1857 &ndash May 11 1924) was an American Major League Baseball player Walker will play in 42 games for the Toledo Blue Stockings, have 152 at-bats and get 40 hits in his only season in major league baseball. The Toledo Blue Stockings formed as a minor league Baseball team in Toledo Ohio in 1883. Facing racism constantly, even his own teammates refuse to play with him. An injury in mid-July effectively ends Walker's season and he is later released. No other African-American will play in the major leagues until Jackie Robinson in 1947. Jack Roosevelt "Jackie" Robinson (January 31 1919 – October 24 1972 was a Baseball player for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Brooklyn Dodgers (4-3 All-Star Game
- May 1 - The Cincinnati Red Stockings of the American Association has a section of their stands collapse as fans are leaving the park following their opening day game. Events 305 - Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman Emperor. The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA This article refers to the former Baseball major league that existed from 1882 to 1891 There are numerous injuries and one fatality in the collapse.
- May 5 - After pitching in St. Louis the previous day, Tony Mullane of the Toledo Blue Stockings is barred by a court from pitching in the state of Missouri until his case involving his contract jumping is settled. Events 553 - The Second Council of Constantinople begins 1215 - Rebel Barons renounce their allegiance to King John Anthony John "Tony" Mullane ( January 20 1859 &ndash April 25 1944) nickamed "Count" and "The Apollo of the Box" The Toledo Blue Stockings formed as a minor league Baseball team in Toledo Ohio in 1883. Missouri ( or) is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States bordered by Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee
- May 6 - Larry McKeon of the Indianapolis Hoosiers pitches a 6 inning no-hitter. Events 1527 - Spanish and German troops sack Rome; some consider this the end of the Renaissance. Indianapolis Hoosiers can refer to three major league and one minor league Baseball clubs based in Indianapolis Indiana. The game is called due to rain with the score tied 0-0. McKeon will go on to lose 41 games in 1884.
- May 16 - A foul tip off the bat of a Detroit Wolverines player sticks in the face mask of Boston Beaneaters catcher Mike Hines. Events 1204 - Baldwin IX Count of Flanders is crowned as the first Emperor of the Latin Empire. The Detroit Wolverines were a 19th century Baseball team that played in the National League from 1881 to 1888 in the city of Detroit Michigan. Michael P Hines (September 1862 in Ireland - March 14, 1910 in Taunton MA) was a 19th century Major League Baseball Catcher Umpire Van Court rules it a catch and calls the batter out. National League secretary Nicholas Young will instruct all NL umpires to not call an out in that scenario again. The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball This article is about the baseball executive See also Nicholas Young (actor and Nicholas Young (sailor Nicholas Efram Young (
- May 24 - Al Atkinson of the Philadelphia Athletics retires the final 27 batters in pitching a no-hitter over the Pittsburgh Alleghenys. Events 1218 - The Fifth Crusade leaves Acre for Egypt. 1276 - Magnus Ladulås is crowned Albert Wright Atkinson ( March 9 1861 &ndash June 17 1952) was an American Major League Baseball Pitcher who This article is about the 1882-1890 Philadelphia Athletics baseball team The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Atkinson hit the lead off batter, Ed Swartwood, who stole second, moved to third on a ground out and scored on a wild pitch, then did not allow another base runner in the 10-1 victory. Cyrus Edward Swartwood ( January 12 1859 &ndash May 15 1924) was an American Major League Baseball Right fielder
- May 24 - The St. Louis Maroons of the Union Association, after starting the season with 20 consecutive wins, lose their first game of the year. Events 1218 - The Fifth Crusade leaves Acre for Egypt. 1276 - Magnus Ladulås is crowned The St Louis Maroons were a professional Baseball club based in St The Union Association was a league in Major League Baseball which lasted for only one season in 1884.
- May 29 - Ed Morris of the Columbus Buckeyes pitches a no-hitter against the Pittsburgh Alleghenys in an American Association game. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian defeats the Sassanid army in the Battle of Ctesiphon, under the walls of the For the 20th century baseball pitcher see Ed Morris. For other uses see Edward Morris (disambiguation. The Columbus Buckeyes were a baseball team in the American Association from 1883 to 1884 The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This article refers to the former Baseball major league that existed from 1882 to 1891
- May 29 - The Chicago White Stockings hit 5 over-the-fence home runs in their home opener against the Detroit Wolverines. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian defeats the Sassanid army in the Battle of Ctesiphon, under the walls of the The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. The Detroit Wolverines were a 19th century Baseball team that played in the National League from 1881 to 1888 in the city of Detroit Michigan. The White Stockings new ground rule allows a home run instead of a double for any ball hit in the air over the 180' left field fence or the 215' right field fence. After Chicago increases their home run output from 13 in 1883 to 142 this season, the National League will mandate a minimum fence distance of 210 feet beginning in 1885. Champions National League: Boston Beaneaters American Association: Philadelphia Athletics Inter-State The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball Champions Post-season playoff Chicago White Stockings played St
- May 30 - Ned Williamson of the Chicago White Stockings becomes the first player to hit 3 home runs in one game in Chicago's 12-2 win over the Detroit Wolverines. Events 1416 - The Council of Constance, called by the Emperor Sigismund a supporter of Antipope John XXIII burns Jerome of Prague following Edward Nagle Williamson ( October 24, 1857 - March 3, 1894) was a Major League Baseball player for the Indianapolis The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. The Detroit Wolverines were a 19th century Baseball team that played in the National League from 1881 to 1888 in the city of Detroit Michigan.
- May 31 - Altoona Mountain City disbands and drops out of the Union Association and is replaced by the Kansas City Unions. Events 1279 BC - Rameses II (The Great (19th dynasty becomes pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. The Altoona Mountain Citys were a professional baseball franchise that played in Altoona Pennsylvania in 1884. The Union Association was a league in Major League Baseball which lasted for only one season in 1884. The Kansas City Cowboys was the name of three different baseball Major League Baseball teams in Kansas City Missouri in the 19th century Teams leaving and entering will become a recurring theme during the UA's one and only season.
- June 5 - Frank Mountain of the Columbus Buckeyes pitches a no-hitter and hits a home run in a 12-0 victory. Events 70 - Titus and his Roman Legions breach the middle wall of Jerusalem in the Siege of Jerusalem Frank Henry Mountain ( May 17, 1860 - November 19, 1939) was a 19th century Major League Baseball Pitcher. The Columbus Buckeyes were a baseball team in the American Association from 1883 to 1884
- June 7 - Charlie Sweeney of the Providence Grays strikes out 19 batters in a game to set a record that will last for over 100 years. Events 1099 - The First Crusade: The Siege of Jerusalem begins Charlie Sweeney (April 13 1863 - April 4 1902 was a Major league baseball pitcher from 1882 through 1887 Providence Grays was a team name used by several major and minor league baseball teams based in Providence Rhode Island.
- June 10 - Larry Corcoran of the Chicago White Stockings switch-pitches in a 2-0 win over the Cleveland Blues. Events 1190 - Third Crusade: Frederick I Barbarossa drowns in the Sally River while leading an army to Jerusalem Lawrence J Corcoran ( August 10 1859 - October 14 1891) was an American Pitcher in Major League Baseball The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. The Cleveland Blues were a Major League Baseball team based in Cleveland Ohio that operated in the National League from 1879 to 1884
- June 13 - The Baltimore Orioles place a barbed-wire fence around the field after the crowd had swarmed the field and threatened the umpire in the previous day's game. Events 1525 - Martin Luther marries Katharina von Bora, against the Celibacy rule decreed by the Roman Catholic Church for The Baltimore Orioles were a 19th-century American Association and National League team from 1882 to 1899.
- June 27 - Larry Corcoran of the Chicago White Stockings throws a no-hitter against the Providence Grays. Events 1358 - Republic of Dubrovnik is founded 1709 - Peter the Great defeats Charles XII of Sweden Lawrence J Corcoran ( August 10 1859 - October 14 1891) was an American Pitcher in Major League Baseball The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. Providence Grays was a team name used by several major and minor league baseball teams based in Providence Rhode Island. It is the 3rd no-hitter of Corcoran's career and the first in the National League this season. The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball
- June 28 - While playing a Sunday game in Toledo, the players are arrested in the 6th inning for violating the city ordinance banning Sunday baseball. Events 1098 - Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul. This article is about the city in Ohio, USA. For Toledo Spain, see that article Due to the unruly crowd, the police allow the players to complete the game. The Brooklyn Atlantics defeat Toledo 5-3 before players from both teams are taken into custody. The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA The Toledo Blue Stockings formed as a minor league Baseball team in Toledo Ohio in 1883.
July-September
- July 5 - Al Atkinson jumps from the American Association Philadelphia Athletics to the Union Association Chicago Browns, the first player to jump mid-season to the new league. Events 1295 - Scotland and France form an alliance the beginnings of the Auld Alliance, against England. Albert Wright Atkinson ( March 9 1861 &ndash June 17 1952) was an American Major League Baseball Pitcher who This article refers to the former Baseball major league that existed from 1882 to 1891 This article is about the 1882-1890 Philadelphia Athletics baseball team The Union Association was a league in Major League Baseball which lasted for only one season in 1884. The Chicago Browns/Pittsburgh Stogies (also known as Chicago/Pittsburgh) were a short-lived professional baseball team in the Union Association of 1884.
- July 7 - Hugh Daily strikes out 19, tying the record set a month earlier while throwing a 1-hitter in the process. Events 1456 - A retrial verdict acquits Joan of Arc of heresy 25 years after her death Hugh Ignatius Daily, born Harry Criss (July 17 1847 &ndash after 1923 nicknamed "One Arm" Daily was an American Major League Baseball right-handed
- July 10 - Hugh Daily of the Chicago Browns pitches his 2nd consecutive 1-hitter. Events 48 BC - Battle of Dyrrhachium, Julius Caesar barely avoids a catastrophic defeat to Pompey in Macedonia. Hugh Ignatius Daily, born Harry Criss (July 17 1847 &ndash after 1923 nicknamed "One Arm" Daily was an American Major League Baseball right-handed The Chicago Browns/Pittsburgh Stogies (also known as Chicago/Pittsburgh) were a short-lived professional baseball team in the Union Association of 1884. Daily will pitch 4 1-hitters by season's end, setting a major league record.
- July 11 - "Bolliky" Bill Taylor, who had a 25-4 record for the St. Louis Maroons in the Union Association, jumps to the Philadelphia Athletics of the American Association and wins the first of 17 games for Philadelphia. Events 911 - Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and Rollo of Normandy. The St Louis Maroons were a professional Baseball club based in St The Union Association was a league in Major League Baseball which lasted for only one season in 1884. This article is about the 1882-1890 Philadelphia Athletics baseball team This article refers to the former Baseball major league that existed from 1882 to 1891
- July 28 - Charles Radbourn gains a victory in relief for the Providence Grays in the game that provides the point of contention as to whether Radbourn won 59 games or 60 in 1884. Events 1540 - Thomas Cromwell is executed at the order of Henry VIII of England on charges of Treason. Charles Gardner "Old Hoss" Radbourn ( December 11, 1854 – February 5, 1897) was a Pitcher in Major League Baseball Providence Grays was a team name used by several major and minor league baseball teams based in Providence Rhode Island. The Grays were trailing 4-3 when starting pitcher Cyclone Miller finished pitching the bottom of the 5th inning. Joseph H "Cyclone" Miller ( September 24 1859 &ndash October 13 1913) was an American Major League Baseball Providence scored 4 runs in the top of the 6th to take the lead, then Radbourn came in to pitch starting in the bottom of the 6th. Under the scoring rules of the day, Radbourn was credited with the win. Miller would have gotten the victory under today's scoring rules, hence the discrepancy in total wins for Radbourn.
- August 4 - Pud Galvin of the Buffalo Bisons pitches a no-hitter against the Detroit Wolverines. Events 70 - The Destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem by the Romans. James Francis "Pud" Galvin ( December 25, 1856 &ndash March 7, 1902) an American professional Baseball The original Buffalo Bisons Baseball club played in the National League between 1879 and 1885. The Detroit Wolverines were a 19th century Baseball team that played in the National League from 1881 to 1888 in the city of Detroit Michigan.
- August 5 - Thomas Lynch, a deaf-mute, makes his major league debut for the Chicago White Stockings in the pitcher's box and is winning until he tires in the 8th. Events 642 - Battle of Maserfield - Penda of Mercia defeats and kills Oswald of Bernicia. The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. Cap Anson, who had hit 2 homers in the game, relieves him and promptly loses 8-5. Adrian Constantine Anson ( April 17 1852 &ndash April 14 1922) known by the nicknames "Cap" (for "Captain" and Lynch will never appear in another major league game.
- August 6 - Cap Anson hits 3 home runs in a 13-4 win, giving him 5 in his last 2 games. Events 1538 - Bogotá, Colombia, is founded by Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada. Adrian Constantine Anson ( April 17 1852 &ndash April 14 1922) known by the nicknames "Cap" (for "Captain" and
- August 21 - Charlie Gagus pitches a no-hitter for the Washington Nationals of the Union Association. Events 1192 - Minamoto Yoritomo becomes Seii Tai Shōgun and the De facto ruler of Japan. The Union Association was a league in Major League Baseball which lasted for only one season in 1884. The game is halted after 8 innings as the Nationals defeat the Wilmington Quicksteps 12-1. The Wilmington Quicksteps were an 1884 late season replacement team in the Union Association.
- August 25 - The Chicago Browns of the Union Association, after losing $15,000 in Chicago, move to Pittsburgh and become the Pittsburgh Stogies. Events 1248 - The Dutch city of Ommen receives city rights and fortification rights from Otto III the The Union Association was a league in Major League Baseball which lasted for only one season in 1884. Chicago (ʃɪˈkɑːgoʊ is the largest City by population in the state of Illinois and the American Midwest of the United States. The Chicago Browns/Pittsburgh Stogies (also known as Chicago/Pittsburgh) were a short-lived professional baseball team in the Union Association of 1884. They defeat the first-place St. Louis Maroons today in their first official game in Pittsburgh. The St Louis Maroons were a professional Baseball club based in St
- August 26 - Dick Burns of the Cincinnati Outlaw Reds pitches a no-hitter against the Kansas City Unions. Events 1071 - Battle of Manzikert: The Seljuk Turks defeat the Byzantine Army at Manzikert. Richard Simon "Dick" Burns ( December 26 1863 &ndash November 16 1937) was an American Major League Baseball The Cincinnati Outlaw Reds of 1884 were a member of the short-lived Union Association. The Kansas City Cowboys was the name of three different baseball Major League Baseball teams in Kansas City Missouri in the 19th century
- August 28 - Mickey Welch strikes out the first 9 batters of the game to set a record that would not be broken until 1970 by Tom Seaver. Events 475 - The Roman General Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his Capital Michael Francis Welch Born as Michael Francis Walsh ( July 4, 1859 - July 30, 1941) was a 19th century Major League Baseball Champions Major Leagues World Series MVP Brooks Robinson All-Star Game, July 14 at Riverfront Stadium George Thomas Seaver (born November 17, 1944) is a former right-handed Major League Baseball Pitcher who broke into the major leagues in and
- August 29 - The St. Louis Maroons win the only Union Association pennant with a 7-2 win over the Pittsburgh Stogies. Events 708 - Copper coins are minted in Japan for the first time (Traditional Japanese date: August 10, 708) The St Louis Maroons were a professional Baseball club based in St The Union Association was a league in Major League Baseball which lasted for only one season in 1884. The Chicago Browns/Pittsburgh Stogies (also known as Chicago/Pittsburgh) were a short-lived professional baseball team in the Union Association of 1884.
- September 11 - When no umpire shows up for the American Association game between the Philadelphia Athletics and the Toledo Blue Stockings, rookie pitcher Hank O'Day of Toledo fills in as a substitute. Events 9 - The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest ends 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul This article refers to the former Baseball major league that existed from 1882 to 1891 This article is about the 1882-1890 Philadelphia Athletics baseball team The Toledo Blue Stockings formed as a minor league Baseball team in Toledo Ohio in 1883. Henry Francis O'Day ( July 8 1862 – July 2 1935) was an American right-handed Pitcher, umpire and After his playing career, O'Day would later be recognized as the best umpire of the first quarter of the 20th century and would be the umpire to make the famous call involving Fred Merkle in 1908. Frederick Charles Merkle ( December 20, 1888 – March 2, 1956) was an American First baseman in Major League Baseball Champions World Series: Chicago Cubs over Detroit Tigers (4-1 Awards and honors Statistical Leaders
- September 15 - Manager Joe Simmons of the Wilmington Quicksteps pulls his team off of the field before a home game against the Kansas City Cowboys when he realizes he will be unable to pay the required $60 gate fee to the visitors because of zero attendance. Events 668 - Eastern Roman Emperor Constans II is assassinated in his bath at Syracuse Italy. Joseph S Simmons, born as Joseph S Chabriel, ( June 13 1845 &ndash July 24 1901) was an American Major League Baseball The Wilmington Quicksteps were an 1884 late season replacement team in the Union Association. The Kansas City Cowboys was the name of three different baseball Major League Baseball teams in Kansas City Missouri in the 19th century The visiting Unions are 7-55-2 while the Quicksteps are 2-16 and occupy the cellar in the Union Association standings. The Union Association was a league in Major League Baseball which lasted for only one season in 1884. The Quicksteps never play another game as the team is disbanded.
- September 15 - The Providence Grays win the National League pennant with a 10-2 win over the Cleveland Blues. Events 668 - Eastern Roman Emperor Constans II is assassinated in his bath at Syracuse Italy. Providence Grays was a team name used by several major and minor league baseball teams based in Providence Rhode Island. The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball The Cleveland Blues were a Major League Baseball team based in Cleveland Ohio that operated in the National League from 1879 to 1884
- September 19 - The Union Association drops the Wilmington Quicksteps and Pittsburgh Stogies and replaces them with the Milwaukee Brewers and a team from Omaha sponsored by the Union Pacific Railroad. Events 335 - Dalmatius is raised to the rank of Caesar by his uncle Constantine I. The Union Association was a league in Major League Baseball which lasted for only one season in 1884. The Wilmington Quicksteps were an 1884 late season replacement team in the Union Association. The Chicago Browns/Pittsburgh Stogies (also known as Chicago/Pittsburgh) were a short-lived professional baseball team in the Union Association of 1884. The Milwaukee Brewers served as a replacement team late in the 1884 Union Association season
- September 27 - Before playing a single game in the Union Association, Omaha is replaced by the St. Paul Whitecaps. Events 489 - Odoacer attacks Theodoric at the Battle of Verona and is defeated again The Union Association was a league in Major League Baseball which lasted for only one season in 1884. The St Paul White Caps were a replacement team in the short-lived Major League Baseball league the Union Association, in 1884.
- September 28 - Ed Cushman of the Milwaukee Brewers pitches a no-hitter in the Brewer's 2nd game in the Union Association. Events 48 BC - Pompey the Great is assassinated on orders of King Ptolemy of Egypt after landing in Egypt. Edgar Leander Cushman ( March 27 1852 &ndash September 26 1915) was an American Major League Baseball Pitcher The Milwaukee Brewers served as a replacement team late in the 1884 Union Association season The Union Association was a league in Major League Baseball which lasted for only one season in 1884.
October-December
- October 1 - Charlie Getzein of the Detroit Wolverines pitches a no-hitter in a game called after 6 innings as Detroit wins 1-0. Events 331 BC - Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela. Charles H Getzein ( February 14, 1864 - June 19, 1932) was a German Starting pitcher in Major League Baseball The Detroit Wolverines were a 19th century Baseball team that played in the National League from 1881 to 1888 in the city of Detroit Michigan.
- October 1 - The New York Metropolitans clinch the American Association pennant with a 4-1 victory over the Columbus Buckeyes. Events 331 BC - Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela. The Metropolitan Club (the New York Metropolitans or the Mets) was a 19th century Professional Baseball team that played in New York This article refers to the former Baseball major league that existed from 1882 to 1891 The Columbus Buckeyes were a baseball team in the American Association from 1883 to 1884
- October 3 - Henry Porter playing for the Milwaukee Brewers of the Union Association strikes out 18 batters in one game against the Boston Reds. Events 42 BC - First Battle of Philippi: Triumvirs Mark Antony and Octavian fight an indecisive battle with Caesar's Walter Henry Porter (June 1858 &ndash December 30 1906) was an American Major League Baseball player born in Vergennes Vermont The Milwaukee Brewers served as a replacement team late in the 1884 Union Association season The Boston Reds of 1884 were a member of the short-lived Union Association. A record that stood until broken by Steve Carlton in 1969. Steven Norman Carlton (born December 22, 1944 in Miami Florida) is a former left-handed Pitcher in Major League Baseball, from to
- October 4 - In his first start since his no-hitter on September 28, Ed Cushman takes another no-hitter into the 9th inning only to give up a bloop single and finish with a 1-hitter. Events 610 - Heraclius arrives by ship from Africa at Constantinople, overthrows Byzantine Emperor Phocas
- October 4 - Sam Kimber of the Brooklyn Atlantics pitches a 10 inning no-hitter that ends in a 0-0 tie after the game is called because of darkness. Events 610 - Heraclius arrives by ship from Africa at Constantinople, overthrows Byzantine Emperor Phocas Samuel Jackson "Sam" Kimber ( October 29 1854 &ndash November 7 1925 was an American Major League Baseball player The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA
- October 5 - Charlie Sweeney and Henry Boyle of the St. Louis Maroons combine on a 5 inning no-hitter when the game is called on account of rain. Events 869 - The Fourth Council of Constantinople is convened to decide about what to do about Patriarch Photius of Constantinople Charlie Sweeney (April 13 1863 - April 4 1902 was a Major league baseball pitcher from 1882 through 1887 The St Louis Maroons were a professional Baseball club based in St Despite the no-hitter, the Maroons lose 1-0 when 2 errors allow the only run of the game.
- October 9 - Jack Manning only hits 14 career home runs in a career that spans 12 seasons and over 800 games, but he hits 3 out on this day at the Chicago White Stockings cozy Lake Front Park. Events 768 - Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned Kings of The Franks. John E "Jack" Manning ( December 20 1853 &ndash August 15 1929) was an American Major League Baseball player The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. Union Base-Ball Grounds was a Baseball park located in Chicago Illinois.
- October 23 - The Providence Grays, champions of the National League, behind the pitching of Charley Radbourn, defeat the American Association champion New York Metropolitans 6-0 at the Polo Grounds in New York City. Events 4004 BC - Creation of the world begins according to the calculations of Archbishop James Ussher 42 BC - Providence Grays was a team name used by several major and minor league baseball teams based in Providence Rhode Island. The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball Charles Gardner "Old Hoss" Radbourn ( December 11, 1854 – February 5, 1897) was a Pitcher in Major League Baseball This article refers to the former Baseball major league that existed from 1882 to 1891 The Metropolitan Club (the New York Metropolitans or the Mets) was a 19th century Professional Baseball team that played in New York The Polo Grounds was the name given to four different Stadiums in Upper Manhattan, New York City used by Baseball 's New York Giants The City of New York
- October 24 - The Providence Grays take the 2nd game of the best of 3 series against the New York Metropolitans by a score of 3-1. Events 69 - Second Battle of Bedriacum, forces under Antonius Primus the commander of the Danube armies loyal to Vespasian, defeat Providence Grays was a team name used by several major and minor league baseball teams based in Providence Rhode Island. The Metropolitan Club (the New York Metropolitans or the Mets) was a 19th century Professional Baseball team that played in New York The game at the Polo Grounds is called after 7 innings because of darkness. The Polo Grounds was the name given to four different Stadiums in Upper Manhattan, New York City used by Baseball 's New York Giants
- October 25 - The Providence Grays complete the sweep of the New York Metropolitans with a 12-2 win in a game called after 6 innings because of extreme cold and an attendance of only 300 at the Polo Grounds. Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Providence Grays was a team name used by several major and minor league baseball teams based in Providence Rhode Island. The Metropolitan Club (the New York Metropolitans or the Mets) was a 19th century Professional Baseball team that played in New York The Polo Grounds was the name given to four different Stadiums in Upper Manhattan, New York City used by Baseball 's New York Giants Charley Radbourn, after winning 59 games during the regular season, wins all 3 games for Providence while allowing no earned runs. Charles Gardner "Old Hoss" Radbourn ( December 11, 1854 – February 5, 1897) was a Pitcher in Major League Baseball Providence Grays was a team name used by several major and minor league baseball teams based in Providence Rhode Island.
- October 30 - The Columbus Buckeyes of the American Association sell their players to the Pittsburgh Alleghenys for $6,000 and disband the team. Events 637 - Antioch surrenders to the Muslim forces under Rashidun Caliphate after the Battle of Iron bridge. The Columbus Buckeyes were a baseball team in the American Association from 1883 to 1884 This article refers to the former Baseball major league that existed from 1882 to 1891 The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- November 4 - Tony Mullane signs a contract with the Cincinnati Red Stockings for the 1885 season, in direct conflict with his prior oral agreement to play for the St. Louis Browns. Events 1333 - Flood of the Arno River, causing massive damage in Florence as recorded by the Florentine chronicler Giovanni Villani Anthony John "Tony" Mullane ( January 20 1859 &ndash April 25 1944) nickamed "Count" and "The Apollo of the Box" The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA Champions Post-season playoff Chicago White Stockings played St The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St The American Association will suspend Mullane for the entire 1885 season because of this and previous contract troubles, but allow him to remain the property of Cincinnati. This article refers to the former Baseball major league that existed from 1882 to 1891
- November 19 - National League president A.G. Mills resigns and league secretary Nick Young replaces him. Events 1095 - The Council of Clermont, called by Pope Urban II to discuss sending the First Crusade to the Holy Land The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball Abraham Gilbert Mills ( March 12 1844 – August 26 1929) was the fourth president of the National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs This article is about the baseball executive See also Nicholas Young (actor and Nicholas Young (sailor Nicholas Efram Young (
- November 20 - The National League votes to allow overhand pitching for the 1885 season, although there are restrictions placed on the delivery in order to keep velocity down. Events 284 - Diocletian was chosen as Roman Emperor. 762 - Bögü Khan of the Uyghurs, The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball Champions Post-season playoff Chicago White Stockings played St
- December 11 - The American Association votes to continue their ban on overhand pitching. Events 359 - Honoratus, the first known Prefect of the City of Constantinople, takes office This article refers to the former Baseball major league that existed from 1882 to 1891
- December 18 - The Union Association has only 4 teams in attendance at their winter meetings. Events 218 BC - Second Punic War: Battle of the Trebia - Hannibal 's Carthaginian forces defeat those of the The Union Association was a league in Major League Baseball which lasted for only one season in 1884. The UA will officially die early in 1885.
Births
January-April
- January 1 - Tom Downey
- January 4 - Al Bridwell
- January 26 - Tubby Spencer
- February 1 - Joe Connolly
- February 1 - Candy Jim Taylor
- February 10 - Billy Evans
- February 14 - Jack Lewis
- February 25 - Bob Bescher
- March 4 - Red Murray
- March 7 - Ed Willett
- March 19 - Clyde Engle
- March 21 - Mysterious Walker
- March 31 - Frank Truesdale
- April 7 - Jake Daubert
- April 20 - Mike Mowrey
- April 25 - John Henry "Pop" Lloyd
May-August
- May 5 - Chief Bender
- May 20 - Paul Howard
- May 26 - Jimmy Lavender
- May 30 - Rube Oldring
- June 7 - George Moriarty
- June 12 - Otto Knabe
- June 16 - Bob Peterson
- June 19 - Eddie Cicotte
- June 23 - Dick Egan
- July 4 - Jack Warhop
- August 6 - Sherry Magee
- August 6 - Joe Birmingham
September-December
- September 7 - Earl Moseley *
- September 22 - Grover Land
- September 30 - Nap Rucker
- October 18 - Burt Shotton
- October 28 - Chet Chadbourne
- December 4 - Biff Schlitzer
- December 5 - Ed Summers
- December 10 - Art Griggs
- December 15 - Jim Nealon
- December 31 - Bobby Byrne
* Some sources show 1887
Deaths
- March 16 - Art Croft, 29, first baseman and left fielder for 1877 St. Lous and 1878 Indianapolis teams. New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC Thomas Edward Downey ( January 1, 1884 - August 3, 1961) was a Major league baseball player Events 46 BC - Titus Labienus defeats Julius Caesar in the Battle of Ruspina. Albert Henry Bridwell ( January 4, 1884 in Friendship Ohio - January 23, 1969 in Portsmouth Ohio) was an American Events 1340 - King Edward III of England is declared King of France. Edward Russell Spencer ( January 26, 1884 - February 1, 1945) born in Oil City Pennsylvania was a Catcher for the Events 1327 - Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen Joseph Aloysius Connolly ( February 1, 1884 – September 1, 1943) was a Left fielder in Major League Baseball who Events 1327 - Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen James Allen "Candy Jim" Taylor ( February 1 1884 - April 3 1948) was an American Third baseman and manager Events 1355 - The St Scholastica's Day riot breaks out in Oxford, England, leaving 63 scholars and perhaps 30 locals dead William George Evans ( February 10 1884 &ndash January 23 1956) nicknamed "The Boy Umpire" was an American Events 842 - Charles the Bald and Louis the German swear the Oaths of Strasbourg in the French and German John David Lewis ( February 14, 1884 - February 25, 1956) was an utility man in Major League Baseball, playing mainly as Events 138 - The Emperor Hadrian adopts Antoninus Pius, effectively making him his successor Robert Henry "Bob" Bescher ( February 25, 1884 - November 29, 1942) was a former baseball Outfielder who played 11 seasons Events 51 - Nero, later to become Roman Emperor, is given the title Princeps iuventutis (head of the youth John Joseph "Red" Murray ( March 4, 1884 - December 4, 1958) was a professional baseball player Events 161 - Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius dies and is succeeded by co-Emperors Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus Robert Edgar Willett ( March 7, 1884 – May 10, 1934) was a Pitcher in Major League Baseball. Events 1279 - A Mongolian victory in the Battle of Yamen ends the Song Dynasty in China. Arthur Clyde Engle ( March 19, 1884 - December 26, 1939) was an utility who played in Major League Baseball between Events 630 - Byzantine emperor Heraclius restores the True Cross to Jerusalem. Frederick Mitchell "Mysterious" Walker (born March 21, 1884, in Utica Nebraska &ndash died February 1, 1958, in Oak Events 307 - After divorcing his wife Minervina, Constantine marries Fausta, the daughter of the retired Roman Emperor Frank Day Truesdale ( March 31, 1884 - August 27, 1943) was a Second baseman in Major League Baseball who played from through Events 529 - First draft of Corpus Juris Civilis (a fundamental work in Jurisprudence) is issued by Eastern Roman Emperor Jacob Ellsworth Daubert ( April 7 1884 - October 9 1924) was an American First baseman in Major League Baseball Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII. Harry Harlan "Mike" Mowrey ( April 20, 1884 in Browns Mill Pennsylvania - March 20, 1947 in Chambersburg Pennsylvania Events 1607 - Eighty Years' War: The Dutch fleet destroys the anchored Spanish fleet at Gibraltar. John Henry "Pop" Lloyd ( April 25 1884 - March 19 1964)was an American Baseball player and manager Events 553 - The Second Council of Constantinople begins 1215 - Rebel Barons renounce their allegiance to King John Charles Albert "Chief" Bender ( May 5, 1884 - May 22, 1954) was a Pitcher in Major League Baseball during Events 325 - The First Council of Nicaea &ndash the first Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church is held Paul Joseph Howard, nicknamed "Del" ( May 20, 1884 - August 29, 1968) was an Outfielder in Major League Baseball Events 451 - The Battle of Avarayr between Armenian rebels and the Sassanid Empire takes place Jimmy Lavender ( James Sanford Lavender May 26 1884-January 12 1960 was a Major League Baseball Pitcher. Events 1416 - The Council of Constance, called by the Emperor Sigismund a supporter of Antipope John XXIII burns Jerome of Prague following Reuben Henry "Rube" Oldring ( May 30, 1884 in New York New York - September 9, 1961 in Bridgeton New Jersey) Events 1099 - The First Crusade: The Siege of Jerusalem begins George Joseph Moriarty ( June 7 1884 &ndash April 8 1964) was an American Third baseman, umpire and Events 1381 - Peasants' Revolt: in England, rebels arrive at Blackheath. Franz Otto Knabe ( June 12 1884 &ndash May 17 1961) also known as "Dutch" was an American Major league Events 1487 - Battle of Stoke Field, the last dying breath of the Wars of the Roses. Robert Andrew Peterson ( June 16, 1884 - November 27, 1962) was an utility in Major League Baseball, playing mainly as a Events 1179 - The Norwegian Battle of Kalvskinnet outside Nidaros. Edward Victor "Eddie" Cicotte ( June 19 1884 &ndash May 5 1969) (pronounced Sigh-Cottie nicknamed "Knuckles" was an Events 1180 - First Battle of Uji, starting the Genpei War in Japan 1305 - The Flemish Richard Joseph (Dick Egan ( June 23, 1884 - July 7, 1947) was a Shortstop / Second baseman who played in Major League Events 836 - Pactum Sicardi, peace between the Principality of Benevento and the Duchy of Naples John Milton Warhop ( July 4, 1884 - October 4, 1960) born in Hinton West Virginia was a pitcher for the New York Highlanders/ Events 1538 - Bogotá, Colombia, is founded by Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada. Sherwood Robert (Sherry Magee ( August 6, 1884 - March 13, 1929) was a Left fielder in Major League Baseball. Events 1538 - Bogotá, Colombia, is founded by Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada. Joseph Leo Birmingham ( August 6 1884 - April 24 1946) was a baseball player Events 1251 BC - A Solar eclipse on this date might mark the birth of legendary Heracles at Thebes Greece. Earl Victor Moseley ( September 7, 1884 - July 1, 1963) was a Pitcher who played for the Boston Red Sox (1913 Indianapolis Events 66 - Emperor Nero creates the Legion I Italica. 1236 - The Lithuanians Grover Land was a Major League Baseball catcher in the early 20th century Events 1399 - Henry IV is proclaimed King of England. 1744 - France and Spain defeat the George Napoleon "Nap" Rucker ( September 30, 1884 - December 19, 1970) was a left-handed Pitcher in Major League Events 1009 - The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a Christian church in Jerusalem, is completely destroyed by the Fatimid Burton Edwin Shotton ( October 18, 1884 — July 29, 1962) was an American player manager, coach and scout Events 306 - Maxentius is proclaimed Roman Emperor. 312 - Battle of Milvian Bridge: Constantine Chester James (Pop Chadbourne ( October 28, 1884 - June 21, 1943) was an Outfielder in Major League Baseball, playing "December 4th" redirects here For the song by Jay-Z, see December 4th (song. Victor Joseph Schlitzer ( December 4, 1884 - January 4, 1948) was a Pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from through Events 63 BC - Cicero reads the last of his Catiline Orations. Oron Edgar Summers ( December 5, 1884 – May 12, 1953) nicknamed " Kickapoo Ed," due to his Kickapoo ancestry Events 1041 - Empress Zoe of Byzantium elevates her adoptive son to the throne of the Eastern Roman Empire as Michael V Art Griggs ( December 10, 1884 in Topeka Kansas – December 19, 1938 in Los Angeles California played for Major League Baseball Events 533 - Byzantine general Belisarius defeats the Vandals, commanded by King Gelimer, at the Battle of Jim Nealon ( December 15, 1884 - April 2, 1910) was a former professional Baseball player. Events 406 – Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine, beginning an invasion of Gallia. Champions World Series Detroit Wolverines 10 St Louis Browns 5 (15 game series National League: Detroit Events 597 BC - Babylonians capture Jerusalem, replace Jehoiachin with Zedekiah as king Champions National League: Boston Red Caps International Association London‚ Ontario‚ Canada Tecumsehs League The St Louis Brown Stockings were a professional Baseball club based in St Champions National League: Boston Red Caps International Association Buffalo Bisons Pacific Coast Athletics The Indianapolis Blues were a baseball team in the National League only during the 1878 season and finished fifth in the six-team league with a 24-36 record
- April 29 - John Morrissey, 27, played in 1881 for the Buffalo Bisons. Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans. Champions National League: Chicago White Stockings National League final standings Statistical leaders The original Buffalo Bisons Baseball club played in the National League between 1879 and 1885.
- July 11 - Bill Smiley, 28?, utility player who played mainly in 1882. Events 911 - Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and Rollo of Normandy. Champions NOTE Chicago White Stockings played the Cincinnati Red Stockings in a 2-game post-season series
- September 26 - Jim Egan, 26?, pitcher for the 1882 Troy Trojans. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar dedicates a Champions NOTE Chicago White Stockings played the Cincinnati Red Stockings in a 2-game post-season series The Troy Trojans were a Major League Baseball team in the National League for four seasons from 1879 to 1882.
- November 13 - Bill Sullivan, 31, played in 2 games for the 1878 Chicago White Stockings. Events 1002 - English king Ethelred orders the killing of all Danes in England, known today as the St Champions National League: Boston Red Caps International Association Buffalo Bisons Pacific Coast Athletics The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois.
External links
- 1884 National League season at baseball-reference.com
- 1884 American Association season at baseball-reference.com
- 1884 Union Association season at baseball-reference.com
- Charlton's Baseball Chronology at BaseballLibrary.com
- Year by Year History at Baseball-Almanac.com
- Retrosheet.org
- Delaware's Baseball History on Russ Pickett.com
- SABR biography on Ted Kennedy
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