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1887 Cleveland Blues Season
The 1887 Cleveland Blues baseball team finished with a 39–92 record, last in the American Association during their debut season. Organized by streetcar tycoon Frank Robison, the team played its home games at National League Park. Regular season Season standings Record vs. opponents Opening Day lineup Roster Player stats Batting Starters by position ''Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in'' Other batters ''Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in'' Pitching Starting pitchers ''Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts'' Relief pitchers ''Note: G = Games pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts'' References {{Cleveland Spiders Cleveland Spiders seasons Cleveland Blue ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National League Park
National League Park is the name of two former baseball grounds located in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. The first ground was home to the Cleveland Blues of the National League from 1879 to 1884. The Kennard Street Baseball Grounds (Kennard Street Park) was bounded by Sibley Street (present Carnegie Avenue) on the north, Cedar Avenue on the south, Kennard Street (present East 46th Street) on the west, and the eastern edge ended at the boundary of the back yards of the houses facing Willson Avenue (present East 55th Street).''City Atlas of Cleveland, Ohio,'' plate 5. Philadelphia: G.M. Hopkins C.L., 1881. Available aCleveland Public Library Image Collections/ref> A contemporary plat map indicates the diamond was closest to the Kennard-Cedar intersection. The second National League Park was the home of the Cleveland Spiders of the American Association from 1887 to 1888 and of the National League from 1889 to 1890. This ground was located a few blocks northwest of the Kennard site. After ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John McGlone
John T. McGlone (1864–1927) was a professional baseball player from 1886–1888. He played in the minors through 1894. External links 1864 births 1927 deaths Sportspeople from Brooklyn Baseball players from New York City Major League Baseball third basemen Baseball players from New York (state) Cleveland Blues (1887–88) players Washington Nationals (1886–1889) players 19th-century baseball players Buffalo Bisons (minor league) players Rochester Maroons players Detroit Wolverines (minor league) players Toronto Canucks players Denver Grizzlies (baseball) players Denver Mountaineers players Minneapolis Millers (baseball) players Omaha Lambs players Binghamton Bingos players Rochester Flour Cities players Troy Trojans (minor league) players Bangor Millionaires players Pawtucket Maroons players Lewiston (minor league baseball) players Worcester (minor league baseball) players Burials at Holy Cross Cemetery, Brooklyn {{US-baseball-third-baseman-st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hank Simon
Henry Joseph Simon (August 25, 1862 - January 1, 1925) was a Major League Baseball outfielder. He played two seasons in the majors, and , all in the American Association American Association may refer to: Baseball * American Association (1882–1891), a major league active from 1882 to 1891 * American Association (1902–1997), a minor league active from 1902 to 1962 and 1969 to 1997 * American Association of Profe .... In 1887, he played in three games for the Cleveland Blues, then in 1890 he split the season between the Brooklyn Gladiators and Syracuse Stars. Simon's minor league baseball career spanned twenty seasons, from until . Sources Major League Baseball outfielders Cleveland Blues (1887–88) players Brooklyn Gladiators players Syracuse Stars (AA) players Syracuse Stars (minor league baseball) players Rochester Jingoes players Elmira Gladiators players Troy Trojans (minor league) players Troy Washerwomen players Scranton Indians players Bangor Million ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Munyan
John B. Munyan (November 14, 1860 – February 18, 1945) was a Major League Baseball catcher. He played all or part of three seasons in the majors, between and , for the Cleveland Blues, Columbus Solons, and St. Louis Browns The St. Louis Browns were a Major League Baseball team that originated in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as the Milwaukee Brewers. A charter member of the American League (AL), the Brewers moved to St. Louis, Missouri, after the 1901 season, where they p .... His career in the minor leagues spanned 12 years, from until . Sources {{DEFAULTSORT:Munyan, John Major League Baseball catchers Cleveland Blues (1887–88) players Columbus Solons players St. Louis Browns (AA) players Harrisburg Olympics players Binghamton Crickets (1880s) players Bridgeport Giants players Columbus Senators players Springfield Senators players Minneapolis Minnies players Quincy Ravens players Omaha Omahogs players Baseball players from Pennsylvania 1860 births 1945 deaths [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fred Mann (baseball)
Fred J. Mann (April 1, 1858 – April 6, 1916) was an American center fielder in Major League Baseball for six seasons, and played for five different teams. He was born in Sutton, Vermont and debuted with the Worcester Ruby Legs The Worcester Worcesters were a 19th-century Major League Baseball team from 1880 to 1882 in the National League. The team is referred to, at times, as the Brown Stockings or the Ruby Legs; however, no contemporary sources from the time exist tha ... in 1882. In 1884, Mann's seven home runs was tied for fourth in the American Association. After his baseball career was over, Mann ran a hotel in Springfield, Massachusetts. He died of prostate cancer and is interred at Oak Grove Cemetery in Springfield. References External links Major League Baseball center fielders Worcester Ruby Legs players Philadelphia Athletics (AA) players Columbus Buckeyes players Pittsburgh Alleghenys players Cleveland Blues (1887–88) players Baseball players f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pete Hotaling
Peter James Hotaling (December 16, 1856 – July 2, 1928), nicknamed "Monkey", was an American center fielder in Major League Baseball from to . He has been described as one of the earliest journeymen in professional baseball. When he played catcher in the minor leagues in 1877, he was one of the first men to wear a catcher's mask. Early life Hotaling was born in Mohawk, New York. He suffered an eye injury while catching a minor league baseball game. When he came back weeks later with a catcher's mask on, his teammates gave him the nickname "Monkey". Career Hotaling was promoted to the major leagues in 1879, playing 81 games for the Cincinnati Reds, mostly in the outfield. He changed teams every year through 1882, playing for the Cleveland Blues, Worcester Ruby Legs and Boston Red Caps in that span, before returning to the Blues for 1883 and 1884. Hotaling spent 1885 with the Brooklyn Grays, but he was in the Southern League in 1886 with its Savannah club. After that seaso ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scrappy Carroll
John E. "Scrappy" Carroll (August 27, 1860 – November 14, 1942) was an outfielder in Major League Baseball. He played for the St. Paul White Caps, Buffalo Bisons, and Cleveland Blues during the 1880s. Carroll stood ."Scrappy Carroll Statistics and History" baseball-reference.com. Retrieved August 26, 2011. Career John E. Carroll was born in , in 1860. He was nicknamed "Scrappy", likely due to him having a "pugnacious disposition", and he may have been the first player to have had that nickname. Carroll started his professional baseball career in 1884.[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Myron Allen
Myron Smith Allen (March 22, 1854 – March 8, 1924) nicknamed "Zeke", was a Major League Baseball outfielder who played for four seasons. He played for the New York Gothams in 1883, the Boston Beaneaters in 1886, the Cleveland Blues in 1887, and the Kansas City Cowboys Several sports team in Kansas City, Missouri have used the name Cowboys: *Kansas City Cowboys (Union Association), a baseball team in the Union Association in 1884 *Kansas City Cowboys (National League), a baseball team in the National League in 18 ... in 1888. External links 1854 births 1924 deaths Major League Baseball outfielders Baseball players from New York (state) Sportspeople from Kingston, New York New York Gothams players Boston Beaneaters players Cleveland Blues (1887–88) players Kansas City Cowboys (American Association) players Minor league baseball managers Richmond Virginias players Albany Governors players Olean (minor league baseball) players Kingston Patriarchs players Kingsto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jim Toy (baseball)
James Madison Toy (February 20, 1858 – March 13, 1919) was an early Major League Baseball player, possibly with Native American ancestry, having a short two-year career with the Cleveland Blues and the Brooklyn Gladiators, both of the American Association. Career Born in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, Jim began his professional baseball career in the International League for the Utica, New York team. He showed his versatility by playing many different positions, as well as having a well known good throwing arm. He helped lead the Utica team to the International League championship in . This showing earned him a spot on the Cleveland Blues for the season, where he played in 109 games, batted .222, and played mainly at first base, but again showed his ability at other positions, including catcher, and all three outfield positions. Toy played minor league baseball in Brooklyn, New York for the and seasons, mainly as a catcher. He joined the Gladiators later that season ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charlie Sweeney
Charles Joseph Sweeney (April 13, 1863 – April 4, 1902) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher from 1883 through 1887. He played for the Providence Grays, St. Louis Maroons, and Cleveland Blues, and is best known for his performance in 1884, when he won 41 games. Early life Sweeney was born to Irish immigrants Edward and Mary Sweeney in San Francisco, California.Rainey, Chris"Charlie Sweeney" sabr.org. Retrieved April 28, 2019. He started his professional career in 1881 with the San Francisco Athletics of the California League."Charlie Sweeney Minor League Statistics & History" baseball-reference.com. Retrieved April 28, 2019. Sweeney is often incorrectly listed as playing one game with the |
Cub Stricker
John A. "Cub" Stricker, born John A. Streaker (June 8, 1859 – November 19, 1937) was an American professional baseball second baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for seven different teams during his 11-season career, mostly with the Philadelphia Athletics and Cleveland Blues/Spiders. Career Born in Philadelphia, Stricker was signed by the Athletics as a free agent in and played four seasons with moderate success. He would get his most playing time while with the Cleveland Blues though, and did well with the opportunity, especially his first season with them in , when he batted .264 in 131 games, scored 122 runs scored, and stole 86 bases. He stole 60 bases the following year, and finished his career with a respectable 278, along with 1,106 base hits and a .239 batting average. In , he was signed by the St. Louis Browns to be the team's player-manager. His time was cut short when after 23 games, the team had only won six of them. The final straw came after a h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frank Scheibeck
Frank S. Scheibeck (June 28, 1865 – October 22, 1956) was an American shortstop in professional baseball from 1887 to 1906. He played eight seasons of Major League Baseball for the Cleveland Blues (1887, 1901), Detroit Wolverines (1888), Toledo Maumees (1890), Pittsburgh Pirates (1894), Washington Senators (1894–95, 1899), and Detroit Tigers (1906). Baseball player Scheibeck was born in Detroit in 1865. He played professional baseball in Detroit in three decades and three leagues, for the Detroit Wolverines of the National League in 1888, for the Detroit Tigers of the Western League from 1895 to 1896, and for the Detroit Tigers of the American League in 1906. When he signed with the Tigers in April 1895, the ''Detroit Free Press'' wrote: "Scheibeck is not only a daring and good fielder, but he is fast on the lines and can do his share of hitting." Scheibeck began his professional baseball career in 1887 playing shortstop for the Duluth Freezers in the Northwestern League ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
