The New York Knickerbockers was one of 8 teams in the short-lived

United States Baseball League The United States Baseball League was a short-lived hopeful third major-league that was established in New York City in 1912 and lasted only one partial season. History In March 1912, organizers of the proposed league – described by members of ...

, which collapsed after just over a month of play. The Knickerbockers were owned by Charles White and managed by William Jordon.

1912 Standings

New York finished dead last in the standings at the end at 2–15. They were the first USBL team to fold, doing so on May 28.

1912 New York Knickerbockers season

The 1912 New York Knickerbockers season was the first and only season for the club. They folded with the

after about a month of play.

Regular season

Of the few individual game results known from that season, it is known that on opening day, May 1, 1912, the Knickerbockers battled with

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to a 10–10 tie in 10 innings. The game was called due to darkness. New York eventually ended up last in the USBL standings.

Standings

Roster

Notable players

* Joe Wall

References

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