The following are the baseball events of the year 1887 throughout the world. Baseball is a Bat-and-ball Sport played between two teams of nine players each Year 1887 ( MDCCCLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common
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Champions
- World Series Detroit Wolverines 10, St. Louis Browns 5 (15 game series)
- National League: Detroit Wolverines
- American Association: St. Louis Browns
Major League Baseball final standings
National League final standings
| National League | ||||
| Club | Wins | Losses | Win % | GB |
| Detroit Wolverines | 79 | 45 | . 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 St Louis Browns 4 Chicago White Stockings 2 National League: Chicago White Stockings Champions Post-season playoff Chicago White Stockings played St Champions First World's Championship Series: Providence Grays over New York Metropolitans (3-0 National League 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 - Detroit NL defeats St Louis AA 10 games to 5 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 St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team 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 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. This article refers to the former Baseball major league that existed from 1882 to 1891 The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team 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 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. 637 | -- |
| Philadelphia Quakers | 75 | 48 | . The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. 610 | 3. 5 |
| Chicago White Stockings | 71 | 50 | . The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. 587 | 6. 5 |
| New York Giants | 68 | 55 | . The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. 553 | 10. 5 |
| Boston Beaneaters | 61 | 60 | . 504 | 16. 5 |
| Pittsburgh Alleghenys | 55 | 69 | . The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 444 | 24 |
| Washington Nationals | 46 | 76 | . The first Washington Nationals baseball team to be a member of the National League existed from 1886 to 1889 377 | 32 |
| Indianapolis Hoosiers | 37 | 89 | . Indianapolis Hoosiers can refer to three major league and one minor league Baseball clubs based in Indianapolis Indiana. 294 | 43 |
American Association final standings
| American Association | ||||
| Club | Wins | Losses | Win % | GB |
| St. Louis Browns | 95 | 40 | . This article refers to the former Baseball major league that existed from 1882 to 1891 The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St 704 | -- |
| Cincinnati Red Stockings | 81 | 54 | . The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA 600 | 14 |
| Baltimore Orioles | 77 | 58 | . The Baltimore Orioles were a 19th-century American Association and National League team from 1882 to 1899. 570 | 18 |
| Louisville Colonels | 76 | 60 | . The Louisville Colonels were a Major League Baseball team that played in the American Association throughout that league's ten-year existence from 1882 559 | 19. 5 |
| Philadelphia Athletics | 64 | 69 | . This article is about the 1882-1890 Philadelphia Athletics baseball team 481 | 30 |
| Brooklyn Grays | 60 | 74 | . The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA 448 | 34. 5 |
| New York Metropolitans | 44 | 89 | . The Metropolitan Club (the New York Metropolitans or the Mets) was a 19th century Professional Baseball team that played in New York 331 | 50 |
| Cleveland Blues | 39 | 92 | . The Cleveland Spiders were a Major League Baseball team which played between 1887 and 1899 in Cleveland Ohio. 298 | 54 |
Statistical leaders
National League Statistical Leaders
| National League | |||
| Type | Name | Stat | |
| AVG | Sam Thompson DTN | . 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 Samuel Luther Thompson ( March 5, 1860 - November 7, 1922) was a 19th century Major League Baseball player 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. 372 | |
| HR | Billy O'Brien WHS | 19 | |
| RBI | Sam Thompson DTN | 166 | |
| Wins | John Clarkson CHC | 42 | |
| ERA | Dan Casey PHI | 2. William Smith O'Brien ( March 14, 1860 &ndash May 26, 1911) was a 19th century Major League Baseball First baseman The first Washington Nationals baseball team to be a member of the National League existed from 1886 to 1889 Samuel Luther Thompson ( March 5, 1860 - November 7, 1922) was a 19th century Major League Baseball player 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. 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 John Gibson Clarkson ( July 1, 1861 &ndash February 4, 1909) was a right-handed Pitcher in Major League Baseball from The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. In Baseball statistics, earned run average ( ERA) is the Mean of Earned runs given up by a Pitcher per nine Innings pitched Dan Casey ( November 20, 1862 - February 8, 1943) was a former professional Baseball player. The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. 86 | |
| Strikeouts | John Clarkson CHC | 237 | |
American Association Statistical Leaders
| American Association | |||
| Type | Name | Stat | |
| AVG | Tip O'Neill STL | . In Baseball or Softball, a strikeout or strike out (denoted by SO or K) occurs when a batter receives three strikes John Gibson Clarkson ( July 1, 1861 &ndash February 4, 1909) was a right-handed Pitcher in Major League Baseball from The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. 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 James Edward "Tip" O'Neill ( May 25 1858 – December 31 1915) was an Canadian Left fielder in Major League The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St 435 | |
| HR | Tip O'Neill STL | 14 | |
| RBI | Tip O'Neill STL | 123 | |
| Wins | Matt Kilroy BAL | 46 | |
| ERA | Elmer Smith CIN | 2. James Edward "Tip" O'Neill ( May 25 1858 – December 31 1915) was an Canadian Left fielder in Major League The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St James Edward "Tip" O'Neill ( May 25 1858 – December 31 1915) was an Canadian Left fielder in Major League The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team 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 Matthew Aloysius Kilroy ( June 21 1866 - March 2 1940) was an American left-handed Pitcher in Major League Baseball The Baltimore Orioles were a 19th-century American Association and National League team from 1882 to 1899. In Baseball statistics, earned run average ( ERA) is the Mean of Earned runs given up by a Pitcher per nine Innings pitched Elmer Ellsworth Smith ( December 5, 1868 in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania - November 3, 1945 in Pittsburgh was a former professional baseball The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA 94 | |
| Strikeouts | Tom Ramsey LOU | 355 | |
Notable seasons
Events
January-March
- February 8 - Albert Spalding of the Chicago White Stockings meets with star player Mike "King" Kelly for contract talks. In Baseball or Softball, a strikeout or strike out (denoted by SO or K) occurs when a batter receives three strikes Tom Ramsey (born July 9, 1961 in Encino California) was a former professional American football Quarterback, who played four seasons The Louisville Colonels were a Major League Baseball team that played in the American Association throughout that league's ten-year existence from 1882 Events 421 - Constantius III becomes co- Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Albert Goodwill Spalding ( Byron, Illinois September 2 1850 &ndash September 9 1915 in Point Loma, California) was a professional Baseball The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. For the unrelated fictitious baseball character King Kelly see It Happens Every Spring. Kelly wants his $375 bonus for good behavior during the 1886 season. Champions World Series St Louis Browns 4 Chicago White Stockings 2 National League: Chicago White Stockings Spalding not only refuses the bonus, but also refuses to refund $225 in fines levied against Kelly for drinking. Spalding has already sold all 3 starting outfielders from the defending champion White Stockings and is aggressively looking to rid his team of drinkers.
- February 8 - The St. Louis Maroons are sold to a group in Indianapolis for $12,000. Events 421 - Constantius III becomes co- Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. The St Louis Maroons were a professional Baseball club based in St The team will play the 1887 season as the Indianapolis Hoosiers. Indianapolis Hoosiers can refer to three major league and one minor league Baseball clubs based in Indianapolis Indiana.
- February 9 - In order to make room the Pittsburgh Alleghenys and keep the league structure at 8 teams, the National League buys out the Kansas City Cowboys for $6,000. Events 474 - Zeno crowned as co-emperor of the Byzantine Empire. The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball The Kansas City Cowboys was the name of three different baseball Major League Baseball teams in Kansas City Missouri in the 19th century
- February 14 - James Billings, an owner of the Boston Beaneaters, reaches a contract agreement with Mike "King" Kelly that will pay him $2,000 per season as well as a $3,000 bonus if the Beaneaters can purchase his reserve rights from the Chicago White Stockings. Events 842 - Charles the Bald and Louis the German swear the Oaths of Strasbourg in the French and German 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.
- February 16 - Mike "King" Kelly is sold to the Boston Beaneaters for $10,000, more than double the price ever paid for any player. Events 1249 - Andrew of Longjumeau is dispatched by Louis IX of France as his ambassador to meet with the Khan of the Mongols For the unrelated fictitious baseball character King Kelly see It Happens Every Spring. Kelly becomes commonly known during that time as "$10,000 Kelly" because of the sale.
- February 20 - John Montgomery Ward, president of The Brotherhood of Professional Baseball Players speaks out against the increasing pattern of player-selling. Events 1472 - Orkney and Shetland are left by Norway to Scotland, due to a Dowry payment John Montgomery Ward ( March 3, 1860 – March 4, 1925) was a 19th century Major League Baseball star pitcher, Shortstop The Brotherhood will later start the rival Players League in 1890. The Players' National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs, popularly known as the Players' League (sometimes rendered as Players League) was a short-lived but Champions World Series: Brooklyn Bridegrooms 3 Louisville Colonels 3 1 tie National League: Brooklyn Bridegrooms
April-June
- April 17 - Chris von der Ahe of the St. Louis Browns purchases 19 year old Silver King from the National League, who hold the rights to all of the 1886 Kansas City Cowboy players after the NL bought out the franchise. Events 69 - After the First Battle of Bedriacum, Vitellius becomes Roman Emperor. Christian Friedrich (or Frederick Wilhelm von der Ahe ( November 7, 1851 - June 5, 1913) was a German - American entrepreneur The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St Silver King ( January 11, 1868 - May 21, 1938) born Charles Frederick Koenig 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 Champions World Series St Louis Browns 4 Chicago White Stockings 2 National League: Chicago White Stockings The Kansas City Cowboys was the name of three different baseball Major League Baseball teams in Kansas City Missouri in the 19th century King will go on to win 111 games in the next 3 seasons for the Browns, leading them to 2 American Association pennants. This article refers to the former Baseball major league that existed from 1882 to 1891
- April 20 - Albert Spalding of the Chicago White Stockings completes his purge of players who drink by trading holdout pitcher Jim McCormick to the Pittsburgh Alleghenys for rookie George Van Haltren and $2,000 cash. Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII. Albert Goodwill Spalding ( Byron, Illinois September 2 1850 &ndash September 9 1915 in Point Loma, California) was a professional Baseball The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. James McCormick ( November 3 1856 - March 10 1918) was a former right-handed Pitcher in Major League Baseball. The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. George Edward Martin Van Haltren ( March 30 1866 - September 29, 1945) was an American Center fielder in Major
- April 22 - Tony Mullane of the Cincinnati Red Stockings pitches his first game in the state of Missouri since 1883 after resolving the injunction he had been under for nearly 4 years. Events 1500 - Portuguese Navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral becomes the first European to sight Brazil. 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 Missouri ( or) is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States bordered by Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee Champions National League: Boston Beaneaters American Association: Philadelphia Athletics Inter-State Mullane beats the St. Louis Browns 5-2. The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St
- May 6 - The National Colored Base Ball League begins with the New York Gorhams beating the Pittsburgh Keystones by a score of 11-8. Events 1527 - Spanish and German troops sack Rome; some consider this the end of the Renaissance. The National Colored Base Ball League or the League of Colored Baseball Clubs was the first attempt to have a league consisting of all-black teams predating Rube Foster The league would fold on May 23 after having played only 13 official league games.
- May 7 - Tip O'Neill of the St. Louis Browns hits for the cycle for the 2nd time in 5 games. Events 558 - In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses James Edward "Tip" O'Neill ( May 25 1858 – December 31 1915) was an Canadian Left fielder in Major League The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St
- May 9 - Ed Morris of the Pittsburgh Alleghenys refuses to pitch his scheduled start and is suspended by the club for 3 weeks. Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of For the 20th century baseball pitcher see Ed Morris. For other uses see Edward Morris (disambiguation. The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- May 14 - John Roach of the New York Giants switch-pitches in a 17-2 loss to the Philadelphia Quakers in his only major league appearance. Events 1264 - Battle of Lewes: Henry III of England is captured in France making Simon de Montfort the The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States.
- May 23 - National Colored Base Ball League or the League of Colored Baseball Clubs, the first attempt to have a league consisting of all-black teams, folds after two weeks in operation. Events 1430 - Siege of Compiègne: Joan of Arc is captured by the Burgundians while leading an army to relieve Compiègne The National Colored Base Ball League or the League of Colored Baseball Clubs was the first attempt to have a league consisting of all-black teams predating Rube Foster
- May 24 - Jerry Denny of the Indianapolis Hoosiers gives Mike "King" Kelly a dose of his own medicine when he prevents Kelly from scoring by grabbing his belt and holding him at third base as Kelly attempts to tag up on a fly ball. Events 1218 - The Fifth Crusade leaves Acre for Egypt. 1276 - Magnus Ladulås is crowned Jeremiah Dennis Denny, born Jeremiah Dennis Eldridge ( March 16, 1859 - August 16, 1927) born in New York New York was Indianapolis Hoosiers can refer to three major league and one minor league Baseball clubs based in Indianapolis Indiana. For the unrelated fictitious baseball character King Kelly see It Happens Every Spring. The umpire who was watching the flight of the ball, didn't see Denny's action. Kelly was well known in baseball for bending the rules to his advantage when the umpire was not looking.
- May 28 - Pitcher Tony Mullane, suspended by the Cincinnati Red Stockings, sues the team for lost pay. Events 585 BC - A Solar eclipse occurs as predicted by Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling 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 Mullane and the Reds will eventually settle the suit out of court and Mullane will return to the team in mid-June.
- May 30 - New York Giants pitcher Bill George sets a major league record by walking 16 batters in a 12-11 loss to the Chicago White Stockings. Events 1416 - The Council of Constance, called by the Emperor Sigismund a supporter of Antipope John XXIII burns Jerome of Prague following The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois.
- June 4 - During the pre-game warm up, Joe Hornung places a bat on home plate and challenges pitcher Charlie Ferguson to hit it, which Ferguson promptly does on his first attempt. Events 781 BC - The first historic Solar eclipse is recorded in China. Joe Hornung ( June 12 1857 &ndash October 30 1931) was an American Baseball player and one the greatest fielders of the Charles Ferguson may refer to Charles A Ferguson (1921&ndash1998 Stanford University linguist Charles H
- June 9 - New York Metropolitans outfielder Candy Nelson sets a record by starting 3 double plays in one game. Events 53 - Roman Emperor Nero marries Claudia Octavia 62 - Claudia Octavia commits The Metropolitan Club (the New York Metropolitans or the Mets) was a 19th century Professional Baseball team that played in New York
- June 16 - Curt Welch of the St. Louis Browns is arrested for assault in Baltimore after breaking up a double play against the Orioles. Events 1487 - Battle of Stoke Field, the last dying breath of the Wars of the Roses. Curtis Benton Welch ( February 11, 1862 - August 29, 1896) born in East Liverpool Ohio was an Outfielder for the Toledo The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St The Baltimore Orioles were a 19th-century American Association and National League team from 1882 to 1899. Welch will be fined $4. 50 in court the next day.
- June 27 - Rookie pitcher George Van Haltren makes his major league debut for the Chicago White Stockings and ties a major league record by issuing 16 walks in a losing cause. Events 1358 - Republic of Dubrovnik is founded 1709 - Peter the Great defeats Charles XII of Sweden George Edward Martin Van Haltren ( March 30 1866 - September 29, 1945) was an American Center fielder in Major The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. Van Haltren will soon move to the outfield and amass over 2500 hits in a 17 year career.
July-September
- July 1 - The Philadelphia Quakers and the Detroit Wolverines set a record by scoring in 15 of the 18 half-innings in the Wolverines 17-13 victory. "July 1st" redirects here For the Ayumi Hamasaki song see H (song. The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. 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.
- July 6 - Alex McKinnon of the Pittsburgh Alleghenys leaves the team after contracting what is believed to be typhoid fever. Events 1044 - The Battle of Ménfő takes place 1189 - Richard the Lionheart is crowned King of England Alexander J McKinnon ( August 14 1856 &ndash July 24 1887) was an American Major League Baseball First baseman The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Sadly, McKinnon will pass away on July 24. Events 1132 - Battle of Nocera between Ranulf II of Alife and Roger II of Sicily.
- July 10 - Enforcing a new law, St. Louis police stop the game and arrest Browns owner Chris von der Ahe for conducting business on a Sunday. Events 48 BC - Battle of Dyrrhachium, Julius Caesar barely avoids a catastrophic defeat to Pompey in Macedonia. The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St Christian Friedrich (or Frederick Wilhelm von der Ahe ( November 7, 1851 - June 5, 1913) was a German - American entrepreneur Within a week a judge will exempt baseball from the law.
- July 14 - In an exhibition game against Newark from the International League, Chicago White Stockings player-manager Cap Anson refuses to play if Newark uses their black batter, George Stovey and Moses Fleetwood Walker. Events 1223 - Louis VIII becomes King of France upon the death of his father Philip II of France. 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 George Stovey is considered the best African-American baseball pitcher of the nineteenth century but discrimination barred him from the majors and led him to move from team to team until Moses Fleetwood "Fleet" Walker ( October 7 1857 &ndash May 11 1924) was an American Major League Baseball player Newark gives in and benches the 2 players, then beats the White Stockings 9-4.
- July 22 - Fred Chapman became the youngest player to ever play in the major leagues. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of Fred Chapman, born Frederick Joseph Chapman, ( 24 November 1872 – 14 December 1957) was the youngest professional Baseball He was 14 years 7 months 29 days old and played for the Philadelphia Athletics. This article is about the 1882-1890 Philadelphia Athletics baseball team
- July 26 - Philadelphia Athletics catcher John Milligan sets a record by recording 3 assists in one inning. Events 657 - Battle of Siffin. 811 - Battle of Pliska; Byzantine Emperor Nicephorus This article is about the 1882-1890 Philadelphia Athletics baseball team
- August 9 - Charlie Buffinton of the Philadelphia Quakers pitches his 2nd consecutive 1-hitter. Events 48 BC - Caesar's civil war: Battle of Pharsalus - Julius Caesar decisively defeats Pompey at Pharsalus Charles G Buffinton, born Buffington ( June 14 1861 - September 23 1907) was an American right-handed Pitcher The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States.
- August 23 - Ned Williamson hits a mammoth home run over the center field fence at Boston's South End Grounds. Events 79 - Mount Vesuvius begins stirring on the feast day of Vulcan the Roman god of fire Edward Nagle Williamson ( October 24, 1857 - March 3, 1894) was a Major League Baseball player for the Indianapolis South End Grounds refers to any one of three Baseball parks on one site in Boston Massachusetts. It is only the 2nd ball hit over the fence in center field in the park's 17 year history. Rain later washes out the game and Williamson's home run with it.
- August 27 - Mike "King" Kelly and Ezra Sutton set a record for most runs scored in a game by 2 teammates as they score 6 times each in the Boston Beaneaters 28-14 win. Events 479 BC - Greco-Persian Wars: Persian forces led by Mardonius are routed by Pausanias, the Spartan For the unrelated fictitious baseball character King Kelly see It Happens Every Spring. Ezra Ballou Sutton ( September 17 1850 - June 20 1907) was an American Third baseman in the National Association
- August 29 - Denny Lyons is held hitless for the first time since May 23rd, a span covering 52 games. Events 708 - Copper coins are minted in Japan for the first time (Traditional Japanese date: August 10, 708) Dennis Patrick Aloysius Lyons ( March 12, 1866 &ndash January 2, 1929) was a Major League Baseball player Under the rules of 1887, a walk counted as a base hit, and as a result Lyons' feat is largely ignored today since he needed walks to continue his streak on July 22nd and again on August 19th.
- August 31 - The New York Metropolitans become the first team ever to use 5 pitchers in one game in a 25-11 loss to the Louisville Colonels. Events 1056 - Byzantine Empress Theodora becomes ill dying suddenly a few days later without children to succeed the Throne The Metropolitan Club (the New York Metropolitans or the Mets) was a 19th century Professional Baseball team that played in New York The Louisville Colonels were a Major League Baseball team that played in the American Association throughout that league's ten-year existence from 1882
- September 3 - The St. Louis Browns clinch their 3rd straight American Association pennant with a 7-4 winover the New York Metropolitans. Events 36 BC - In the Battle of Naulochus, Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, Admiral of Octavian, defeats Sextus Pompeius The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St 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
- September 11 - The St. Louis Browns players refuse to play an exhibition game against the Cuban Giants. Events 9 - The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest ends 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St The Cuban Giants, also known as the Babylon Black Panthers were a African-American professional Baseball club perhaps the first one In a letter to owner Chris von der Ahe, the players wrote "we will cheerfully play against white people at any time and think that by refusing to play [blacks] we are only doing what is right. Christian Friedrich (or Frederick Wilhelm von der Ahe ( November 7, 1851 - June 5, 1913) was a German - American entrepreneur "
- September 28 - The Detroit Wolverines win the National League pennant with a 7-3 victory over the Indianapolis Hoosiers. Events 48 BC - Pompey the Great is assassinated on orders of King Ptolemy of Egypt after landing in Egypt. 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 National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball Indianapolis Hoosiers can refer to three major league and one minor league Baseball clubs based in Indianapolis Indiana.
October-December
- October 8 - The New York Metropolitans franchise is sold to Brooklyn Grays owner Charlie Byrne for $15,000. Events 314 - Roman Emperor Licinius is defeated by his colleague Constantine I at the Battle of Cibalae, and loses The Metropolitan Club (the New York Metropolitans or the Mets) was a 19th century Professional Baseball team that played in New York The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA
- October 8 - The Philadelphia Quakers defeat the New York Giants 6-3 and end the season with 16 wins and 1 tie in their final 17 games to finish in 2nd place in the National League. Events 314 - Roman Emperor Licinius is defeated by his colleague Constantine I at the Battle of Cibalae, and loses The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball
- October 9 - Tip O'Neill of the St. Louis Browns finshes the season as the American Association leader in doubles, triples and home runs, a feat which has never been duplicated. Events 768 - Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned Kings of The Franks. James Edward "Tip" O'Neill ( May 25 1858 – December 31 1915) was an Canadian Left fielder in Major League The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St This article refers to the former Baseball major league that existed from 1882 to 1891
- October 9 - Guy Hecker, star pitcher and hitter of the Louisville Colonels who plays other positions when not pitching, sets a defensive record for first basemen by recording zero fielding chances in a 9-inning game. Events 768 - Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned Kings of The Franks. 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
- October 10 - The St. Louis Browns win the first game of the best of 15 World's Series with a 6-1 win over the Detroit Wolverines. Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St 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 11 - The Wolverines take Game 2 by the score of 5-3. Events 1138 - A massive earthquake struck Aleppo, Syria. 1531 - Huldrych Zwingli is killed 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 12 - Detroit wins Game 3 in 13 innings 2-1. Events 539 BC - The army of Cyrus the Great of Persia takes Babylon. 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 13 - Lady Baldwin pitches a 2-hitter in leading Detroit to a 8-0 victory. Events 54 - Nero ascends to the Roman throne 409 - Vandals and Alans crossed the Pyrenees Charles B "Lady" Baldwin ( April 8, 1859 – March 7, 1937) was an American left-handed Pitcher in 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 14 - The Browns win Game 5 by the score of 5-2 and now trail in the series 3 games to 2. Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St
- October 15 - Detroit wins 9-0 in Game 6. Events 533 - Byzantine General Belisarius makes his formal entry into Carthage, having conquered it from the 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 17 - The Wolverines beat St. Louis 3-1 and go up 5 games to 2 in the series. Events 539 BC - King Cyrus The Great of Persia marches into the city of Babylon, releasing the Jews from almost 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 St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St
- October 18 - Detroit wins again in Game 8 by the score of 9-2. Events 1009 - The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a Christian church in Jerusalem, is completely destroyed by the Fatimid 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 19 - The Detroit Wolverines increase their series lead to 7 games to 2 with a 4-2 win over the St. Louis Browns. Events 202 BCE - The Battle of Zama results in the defeat of Carthage and Hannibal. 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 St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St
- October 21 - After a rainout the day before, the Browns pull off a triple play in an 11-4 morning victory over Detroit. Events 1512 - Martin Luther joins the theological faculty of the University of Wittenberg. The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St 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 21 - The Detroit Wolverines win the series with a 13-3 afternoon win over the St. Louis Browns. Events 1512 - Martin Luther joins the theological faculty of the University of Wittenberg. 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 St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St Even though the Wolverines have won the series, the remaining 4 games will be played as they have previously been scheduled in various cities.
- October 26 - The Browns win the final game of the series but Detroit wins the series 10 games to 5. Events 740 - An Earthquake strikes Constantinople, causing much damage and death The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St 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 27 - The Brotherhood of Professional Base-Ball Players agree to not sign contracts until an agreement has been reached with club owners regarding salary caps and the reserve rule. Events 312 - Constantine the Great is said to have received his famous Vision of the Cross.
- November 14 - The Cleveland Blues announce new uniforms for the 1888 season. Events 1533 - Conquistadors from Spain under the leadership of Francisco Pizarro arrive in Cajamarca, Inca The Cleveland Spiders were a Major League Baseball team which played between 1887 and 1899 in Cleveland Ohio. Champions World Series: New York Giants 6 St Louis Browns 4 National League: New York Giants The web-like pattern on the uniform will inspire the nickname "Spiders" which the club officially adopts.
- November 16 - The joint rules committee drops the 4-strike experiment from 1887 and returns to the standard 3-strike rule. Events 534 - A second and final revision of the Codex Justinianus is published The committee also drops the base on balls as counting for a hit in official statistics.
- November 17 - The club owners officially recognize the Brotherhood of Professional Base-Ball Players by meeting with John Montgomery Ward, Ned Hanlon and Dan Brouthers. Events 284 - Diocletian is proclaimed emperor by his soldiers John Montgomery Ward ( March 3, 1860 – March 4, 1925) was a 19th century Major League Baseball star pitcher, Shortstop Edward Hugh "Ned" Hanlon ( August 22, 1857 - April 14, 1937) was a 19th century Major League Baseball player and Dennis Joseph "Dan" Brouthers (ˈbruːθərz (May 8 1858 – August 2 1932 was an American First baseman in Major League Baseball whose career spanned
- December 8 - The American Association agrees to increase ticket prices to . Events 1609 - Biblioteca Ambrosiana opens its reading room the second public library of Europe. This article refers to the former Baseball major league that existed from 1882 to 1891 50¢ for the 1888 season. Champions World Series: New York Giants 6 St Louis Browns 4 National League: New York Giants The AA will revert back to the original . 25¢ fee in August after suffering attendance and revenue losses through the season.
Births
January-April
- January 19 - Chick Gandil
- January 20 - Bill James
- January 28 - Jack Coffey
- February 9 - Heinie Zimmerman
- February 13 - Eddie Foster
- February 26 - Grover Cleveland Alexander
- March 19 - José Méndez
- March 25 - Clyde Milan
- April 8 - Hap Myers
- April 12 - Sam Agnew
- April 18 - Bill Rodgers
- April 19 - Jack Martin
- April 21 - Joe McCarthy
- April 26 - Jack Barry
May-August
- May 2 - Eddie Collins
- May 12 - Casey Hageman
- May 24 - Jack Killilay
- May 28 - Jim Thorpe
- June 27 - Rube Benton
- July 8 - Jim Bluejacket
- July 29 - George Cutshaw
- August 7 - Chet Nourse
- August 24 - Harry Hooper
- August 30 - Tom Seaton
September-December
- September 4 - Tilly Walker
- September 7 - Earl Moseley *
- September 17 - Nick Cullop
- October 4 - Ray Fisher
- October 8 - Ping Bodie
- October 8 - Donie Bush
- October 8 - Doc Crandall
- October 10 - Bill Killefer
- October 19 - Fred Snodgrass
- November 6 - Walter Johnson
- December 9 - Spot Poles
- December 21 - Cy Williams
* Somes sources show 1884
Deaths
- May 11 - John Ake, 25, utility player on the 1884 Baltimore Orioles. Events 1419 - Hundred Years' War: Rouen surrenders to Henry V of England completing his reconquest of Normandy. Charles Arnold "Chick" Gandil ( January 19, 1888 &ndash December 13, 1970) was a Professional American Events 250 - Emperor Decius begins a widespread persecution of Christians in Rome. Two 1910s pitchers shared the Bill James name and both were part of famous World Series teams Events 1077 - Walk to Canossa: The Excommunication of Henry IV Holy Roman Emperor is lifted Events 474 - Zeno crowned as co-emperor of the Byzantine Empire. Henry Zimmerman ( February 9, 1887 - March 14, 1969) known as " Heinie " or "The Great Zim" was a Major Events 1258 - Baghdad falls to the Mongols, and the Abbasid Caliphate is destroyed Edward Cunningham "Eddie" Foster ( February 13, 1887 in Chicago Illinois - January 15, 1937 in Washington D Events 747 BC - Epoch (origin of Ptolemy 's Nabonassar Era 364 - Valentinian I is proclaimed Grover Cleveland "Old Pete" Alexander ( February 26, 1887 - November 4, 1950) was a Major League Baseball Pitcher Events 1279 - A Mongolian victory in the Battle of Yamen ends the Song Dynasty in China. José de la Caridad Méndez (March 19 1887 - October 31 1928 was a Cuban right-handed Pitcher and manager in Baseball 's Negro Leagues Events 1199 - Richard I is wounded by a crossbow bolt while fighting France which leads to his death on April 6. Jesse Clyde Milan ( March 25 1887 – March 3 1953) was an American Baseball player who spent his entire career as Events 217 - Roman Emperor Caracalla is Assassinated (and succeeded by his Praetorian For the former professional ice hockey player see Hap Myers (ice hockey Ralph Edward "Hap" Myers ( April 8, 1887 in San Francisco Events 467 - Anthemius is elevated to Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Samuel Lester (Slam Agnew ( April 12, 1887 &ndash July 19, 1951) was a Catcher in Major League Baseball. Events 1025 - Bolesław Chrobry is crowned in Gniezno, becoming the first King of Poland. For the baseball outfielder see Bill Rodgers. Wilbur Kincaid Rodgers ( Rawmeat Bill) ( April 18, 1887 - Events 1012 - Martyrdom of Alphege in Greenwich London. 1529 - At the Second Diet of Speyer John Christopher Martin ( April 19, 1887 - July 4, 1980) was an Infielder in Major League Baseball, playing mainly at Events 753 BC - Romulus and Remus found Rome ( traditional date) Joseph Vincent McCarthy ( April 21 1887 – January 13 1978) nicknamed "Marse Joe" was an American manager in Events 1467 - The miraculous image in Our Lady of Good Counsel appear in Genazzano, Italy. John Joseph "Jack" Barry ( April 26 1887 - April 23 1961) was an American Shortstop, Second baseman Events 1194 - King Richard I of England gives Portsmouth its first Royal Charter. Edward Trowbridge Collins Sr ( May 2 1887 &ndash March 25 1951) nicknamed "Cocky" was an American Second baseman Events 1191 - Richard I of England marries Berengaria of Navarre. Kurt Moritz Hageman ( May 12, 1887 - April 1, 1964) was a Pitcher in Major League Baseball who played between and for Events 1218 - The Fifth Crusade leaves Acre for Egypt. 1276 - Magnus Ladulås is crowned John William Killilay ( May 24, 1887 - October 21, 1968) was a Pitcher in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the Events 585 BC - A Solar eclipse occurs as predicted by Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling Jacobus Franciscus "Jim" Thorpe ( Sac and Fox (Sauk: Wa-Tho-Huk) (28 May 1888 – 28 March 1953 was an American athlete Events 1358 - Republic of Dubrovnik is founded 1709 - Peter the Great defeats Charles XII of Sweden John Cleave Benton ( June 27, 1890 - December 12, 1937) was a Pitcher born in Clinton North Carolina, for Major League Events 939 - The Major Occultation or Ghaybat el-Kubra of Muhammad al-Mahdi 1099 - First Crusade: 15000 Jim Bluejacket (born James Smith on July 8 1887 in Adair Oklahoma died March 26 1947 in Pekin Illinois was a Major League Baseball Pitcher in the early 20th Events 1014 - Byzantine-Bulgarian Wars: Battle of Kleidion: Byzantine emperor Basil II inflicts a decisive defeat George William Cutshaw ( July 29, 1887 in Wilmington Illinois - August 22, 1973 in San Diego California) is a former Events 322 BC - Battle of Crannon between Athens and Macedon following the death of Alexander the Great. Chester Linwood Nourse ( August 7, 1887 - April 20, 1958 was a Relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the Boston Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar 's General Gaius Scribonius Curio is defeated in the Second Battle of the Bagradas River Harry Bartholomew Hooper ( August 24, 1887 &ndash December 18, 1974) was a Major League Baseball player in the early 20th century Events 1363 - Beginning date of the Battle of Lake Poyang; the forces of two Chinese rebel leaders— Chen Youliang and Tom Seaton was born on August 30, 1887, in Blair Nebraska. In, he was signed as a pitcher by the Portland Oregon baseball team in the Events 476 - Romulus Augustus, last emperor of the Western Roman Empire, is deposed when Odoacer proclaims himself Clarence William "Tilly" Walker ( September 4 1887 - September 20 1959) was an American left and Center 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 1176 - The Battle of Myriokephalon is fought 1462 - The Battle of Świecino (or Battle of Żarnowiec Norman Andrew "Nick" Cullop ( September 17, 1887 - April 15, 1961) was a Starting pitcher who played in Major League Events 610 - Heraclius arrives by ship from Africa at Constantinople, overthrows Byzantine Emperor Phocas Ray Lyle Fisher ( October 4 1887 in Middlebury Vermont - November 3 1982 in Ann Arbor Michigan was an American Events 314 - Roman Emperor Licinius is defeated by his colleague Constantine I at the Battle of Cibalae, and loses Frank Stephen (Ping Bodie, born Francesco Stephano Pezzolo ( October 8, 1887 - December 17, 1961) was a Center fielder Events 314 - Roman Emperor Licinius is defeated by his colleague Constantine I at the Battle of Cibalae, and loses Owen Joseph "Donie" Bush ( October 8 1887 - March 28 1972) was a Major League Baseball Shortstop in the Events 314 - Roman Emperor Licinius is defeated by his colleague Constantine I at the Battle of Cibalae, and loses James Otis Crandall ( October 8 1887 – August 17 1951) was a right handed Pitcher and Second baseman. Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated William Killefer ( October 10 1887 - July 3 1960) nicknamed "Reindeer Bill" was an American Catcher and Events 202 BCE - The Battle of Zama results in the defeat of Carthage and Hannibal. Frederick Carlisle Snodgrass ( October 19 1887 - April 5 1974) was an American Center fielder in Major League Events 355 - Roman Emperor Constantius II promotes his cousin Julian to the rank of Caesar, entrusting him with Walter Perry Johnson ( November 6, 1887 – December 10, 1946) nicknamed "The Big Train" was an American right-handed Events 536 - Byzantine General Belisarius enters Rome while the Ostrogothic garrison peacefully leaves the city Spottswood Poles ( December 9 1887 - September 12 1962) was an American Outfielder in Baseball 's Negro Leagues Events 69 - The end of the Year of the four emperors: Following Galba, Otho and Vitellius, Vespasian Fred "Cy" Williams ( December 21, 1887 - April 23, 1974) was a Major League Baseball player for the Chicago Cubs Champions First World's Championship Series: Providence Grays over New York Metropolitans (3-0 National League Events 330 - Byzantium is renamed ''Nova Roma'' during a dedication ceremony but is more popularly referred to as Constantinople Champions First World's Championship Series: Providence Grays over New York Metropolitans (3-0 National League The Baltimore Orioles were a 19th-century American Association and National League team from 1882 to 1899.
- July 8 - Frank McIntyre, 27, pitcher who appeared in 3 games in 1883. Events 939 - The Major Occultation or Ghaybat el-Kubra of Muhammad al-Mahdi 1099 - First Crusade: 15000 Champions National League: Boston Beaneaters American Association: Philadelphia Athletics Inter-State
- July 24 - Alex McKinnon, 30, first baseman who was batting . Events 1132 - Battle of Nocera between Ranulf II of Alife and Roger II of Sicily. Alexander J McKinnon ( August 14 1856 &ndash July 24 1887) was an American Major League Baseball First baseman 340 in his first season with the Pittsburgh Alleghenys; previously with New York and St. The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Louis teams.
- November 9 - Billy Riley, 32?, outfielder played in parts of 2 seasons. Events 694 - Egica, a king of the Visigoths of Hispania, accuses Jews of aiding Muslims sentencing all
- December 22 - Jud Birchall, 32?, outfielder for the American Association Philadelphia Athletics from 1882-1884. Events 1790 - The Turkish fortress of Izmail is stormed and captured by Suvorov and his Russian armies 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
External links
- 1887 National League season at baseball-reference.com
- 1887 American Association season at baseball-reference.com
- Charlton's Baseball Chronology at BaseballLibrary.com
- Year by Year History at Baseball-Almanac.com
- Retrosheet.org
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