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Kansas City Cowboys (National League)
The Kansas City Cowboys were a National League baseball team that played one season in . They played at League Park and finished with a 30–91 record. They finished in seventh place, ahead of another new team, the Washington Nationals. They were not connected to the Union Association Cowboys. The Cowboys were admitted to the National League on a trial basis for the 1886 season. The team went out of business in February, 1887, having been forced to sell its players back to the league for $6,000. They were replaced in the league by Pittsburgh, which moved to the league from 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 .... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1886 In Baseball
Champions Major League Baseball *National League: Chicago White Stockings *American Association: St. Louis Browns ;World Series *St. Louis Browns 4, Chicago White Stockings 2 Minor League Baseball * Eastern League: Newark *International League: Utica *New England League: Portland *Northwestern League: Duluth * Western League: Denver College baseball *Inter-Collegiate Association: Yale University Major League Baseball final standings National League final standings American Association final standings Statistical leaders National League statistical leaders American Association statistical leaders All-Time Statistical Leaders (Strikeouts) The 1886 season was memorable as the top two all-time Major League Baseball single season strikeout totals were established that year: Notable seasons *Guy Hecker of the Louisville Colonels not only compiled a 26–23 record with a 2.87 Earned Run Average as the Colonels number 2 pitcher, he also won the American Association batti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City (abbreviated KC or KCMO) is the largest city in Missouri by population and area. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 508,090 in 2020, making it the 36th most-populous city in the United States. It is the central city of the Kansas City metropolitan area, which straddles the Missouri–Kansas state line and has a population of 2,392,035. Most of the city lies within Jackson County, with portions spilling into Clay, Cass, and Platte counties. Kansas City was founded in the 1830s as a port on the Missouri River at its confluence with the Kansas River coming in from the west. On June 1, 1850, the town of Kansas was incorporated; shortly after came the establishment of the Kansas Territory. Confusion between the two ensued, and the name Kansas City was assigned to distinguish them soon after. Sitting on Missouri's western boundary with Kansas, with Downtown near the confluence of the Kansas and Missouri Rivers, the city encompasses about , making ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National League
The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, known simply as the National League (NL), is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball (MLB) in the United States and Canada, and the world's oldest extant professional team sports league. Founded on February 2, 1876, to replace the National Association of Professional Base Ball Players (NAPBBP) of 1871–1875 (often called simply the "National Association"), the NL is sometimes called the Senior Circuit, in contrast to MLB's other league, the American League, which was founded 25 years later and is called the "Junior Circuit". Both leagues currently have 15 teams. After two years of conflict in a "baseball war" of 1901–1902, the two eight-team leagues agreed in a "peace pact" to recognize each other as "major leagues". As part of this agreement, they drafted rules regarding player contracts, prohibiting "raiding" of rosters, and regulating relationships with minor leagues and lower level clubs. Each league ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dave Rowe (baseball)
David Elwood Rowe (October 9, 1854 – December 9, 1930) was an American outfielder and manager in Major League Baseball (MLB). Baseball career Rowe was born in Cold Spring Township, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, in 1854. He had a younger brother, Jack Rowe, who also played and managed in the major leagues. Dave Rowe started his professional baseball career playing two games for the Chicago White Stockings of the National League (NL) in 1877."Dave Rowe Minor Leagues Statistics & History" baseball-reference.com. Retrieved October 30, 2021. In 1882, he made it back to the majors with the NL's Cleveland Blues, playing 24 games for them. In 1883, he played 59 games for the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Association Park
Association Park is the name of two different baseball grounds which were located in Kansas City, Missouri, USA. Association Park (I) This ballpark was home to the Kansas City Cowboys (National League), Kansas City Cowboys of the National League for the 1886 season. It was initially known as League Park. It was built in a low area that was once a pond. It became a heat sink during the peak of summer, and became derisively dubbed "The Hole." It was later the home field for Kansas City entry in the Western League (1887) and then the Kansas City entry in the American Association (19th century), AA (1888). As described in contemporary newspapers, it was on a block bounded by Lydia Avenue (east, first base); Sixth Street (south, third base); John Street and Tracy Avenue (west, left field); and Independence Avenue (north, right field) [Kansas City ''Times'', May 1, 1886, p.5] When the park opened, local newspapers were effusive in their praise, saying, "The grounds are not surpasse ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Washington Nationals (1886–1889)
The Washington Nationals, sometimes referred to as the Washington Statesmen or Senators, were a professional baseball team in the mid to late 1880s. They existed for a period of four years as a member of the National League (NL) from to . During their four-year tenure they had six different managers and compiled a record of 163–337, for a .326 winning percentage. The franchise played their home games at Swampoodle Grounds, otherwise known as Capitol Park (II). Their most notable player was catcher Connie Mack, who went on to a Hall of Fame career as manager of the American League Philadelphia Athletics from 1901 to 1950. Outfielder Dummy Hoy, notable for being deaf, played for the 1888 and 1889 Washington teams. Jim Donnelly also spent time with the Nationals. Baseball Hall of Famers See also * 1886 Washington Nationals season * 1887 Washington Nationals season * 1888 Washington Nationals season * 1889 Washington Nationals season *Washington Nationals (1886–1889) all-tim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kansas City Cowboys (Union Association)
The Kansas City Cowboys (also Unions and Kaycees) were a baseball team in the Union Association during its only season, . Referred to as the "Cowboys" mostly by historians, they had no official nickname during their short life and were most frequently referred to by local press of the day as the "Unions" and by the press of other cities as the "Kaycees". They were the first professional baseball team to represent Kansas City as well as the city's first major league team. Their home field was called Athletic Park. They began play as a replacement for the Altoona Mountain City, which collapsed in May, and played out the remainder of the season. Despite a 16-63 (.203 WL percentage) finish, the franchise was one of only two (the St. Louis club The Saint Louis University Museum of Art is the formal art museum for Saint Louis University. It is located at 3663 Lindell Boulevard in St. Louis, Missouri and is also known as Doris O'Donnell Hall. Architecture Designed in the Beaux-Art ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pittsburgh Alleghenys
The following is a history of the Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball. Franchise beginnings (1870s-1899) Early baseball in Pittsburgh and the American Association The earliest mention of "base ball" in the region was found in the journal of "Uncle" Al Pratt, who recalled playing the game on the "Commons of Allegheny" in 1858. After the Civil War, baseball was sufficiently popular that the city fielded several amateur teams considered to be strong: the Enterprise, Xantha, and Olympic clubs. The teams often competed at Union Park in what was then known as Allegheny City, across the Allegheny River from Pittsburgh. Professional baseball in the Pittsburgh area began in 1876. Pittsburgh lost its bid in February to join the newly created National League, so several local organizers formed the Allegheny Base Ball Club, an independent (non-league) club. The team joined the minor league International Association in 1877 and posted a decent 13–6 record, featuring future Hall o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Association (19th Century) , a minor professional American football league that existed from 1936 to 1950
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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 Professional Baseball, an independent league founded in 2006 Football * American Association (American football) The American Association (AA) was a professional American football minor league based in New York City. Founded in 1936 with teams in New York and New Jersey, the AA extended its reach to Providence, Rhode Island prior to the onset of World War I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1886 Kansas City Cowboys Season
The 1886 Kansas City Cowboys was a season in American baseball. The team had a 30–91 record in the National League, finishing in seventh place. This was the only season this version of the team existed, as the team went bankrupt before the 1887 season. Regular season Season standings Record vs. opponents 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; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts'' References 1886 Kansas City Cowboys team page at Baseball Referen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Defunct Major League Baseball Teams
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Defunct (no longer in use or active) may refer to: * ''Defunct'' (video game), 2014 * Zombie process or defunct process, in Unix-like operating systems See also * * :Former entities * End-of-life product * Obsolescence Obsolescence is the state of being which occurs when an object, service, or practice is no longer maintained or required even though it may still be in good working order. It usually happens when something that is more efficient or less risky r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 1886 *Kansas City Cowboys (Western Association), an early minor league baseball team *Kansas City Cowboys (American Association) The Kansas City Cowboys were a professional baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri, for two seasons in to in the American Association. They were the third, and last iteration of this franchise name, following the Kansas City Cowboys of t ..., a baseball team in the American Association in 1888–89 * Kansas City Cowboys (20th century baseball), a 20th-century minor baseball team * Kansas City Cowboys (NFL), a 1920s National Football League team {{disambig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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