1873 in baseball
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Champions
- National AssociationNational Association of Professional Base Ball PlayersThe National Association of Professional Base Ball Players , or simply the National Association , was founded in 1871 and continued through the 1875 season...
: Boston Red StockingsAtlanta BravesThe Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball club based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Braves have played in Turner Field since 1997....
National Association final standings
| National Association National Association of Professional Base Ball Players The National Association of Professional Base Ball Players , or simply the National Association , was founded in 1871 and continued through the 1875 season... |
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| Rank | Club | Wins | Losses | Win % | GB |
| 1st | Boston Red Stockings Atlanta Braves The Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball club based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Braves have played in Turner Field since 1997.... |
43 | 16 | .729 | – |
| 2nd | Philadelphia White Stockings Philadelphia White Stockings The Philadelphia White Stockings were an early professional baseball team. They were a member of the National Association from 1873 to 1875. Their home games were played at the Jefferson Street Grounds... |
36 | 17 | .679 | 4.0 |
| 3rd | Baltimore Lord Baltimores Baltimore Canaries The Baltimore Canaries were a professional baseball club in the National Association from 1872 to 1874.-History:The team was usually listed as Lord Baltimore in the box scores of the day, and were also referred to as the Yellow Stockings... |
33 | 22 | .600 | 8 |
| 4th | Philadelphia Athletics Athletic of Philadelphia Athletic of Philadelphia was a prominent National Association, and later National League, professional baseball team that played in the second half of the 19th century.-Early History:... |
28 | 23 | .549 | 11.0 |
| 5th | New York Mutuals New York Mutuals The Mutual Base Ball Club of New York was a leading American baseball club almost throughout its 20-year history. It was established during 1857, the year of the first baseball convention, just too late to be a founding member of the National Association of Base Ball Players. It was a charter... |
29 | 24 | .547 | 11.0 |
| 6th | Brooklyn Atlantics Brooklyn Atlantics The Atlantic Base Ball Club of Brooklyn was baseball's first champion and its first dynasty.Established in 1855, Atlantic was a founding member of the National Association of Base Ball Players in 1857. In 1859, with a record of 11 wins and 1 loss, Atlantic emerged as the recognized champions of... |
17 | 37 | .315 | 23.5 |
| 7th | Washington Blue Legs Washington Blue Legs The Washington Blue Legs, or less commonly known as the Washington Nationals, were a professional baseball team established in Washington, D.C., and played their home games at the Nationals Grounds and the Olympics Grounds... |
8 | 31 | .205 | 25.0 |
| 8th | Elizabeth Resolutes Elizabeth Resolutes The Elizabeth Resolutes were a 19th-century professional baseball team based in Elizabeth, New Jersey. They were a member of the National Association of Professional Base Ball Players for the season, and played their home games at Waverly Fairgrounds.... |
2 | 21 | .087 | 23.0 |
| 9th | Baltimore Marylands Baltimore Marylands The Baltimore Marylands were a short-lived professional baseball team that existed in the National Association season. Their existence consisted of a six games from April 14 to July 11, and finished with a win–loss record of 0-6... |
0 | 5 | .000 | 16 |
Statistical leaders
| National Association National Association of Professional Base Ball Players The National Association of Professional Base Ball Players , or simply the National Association , was founded in 1871 and continued through the 1875 season... |
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| AVG Batting average Batting average is a statistic in both cricket and baseball that measures the performance of cricket batsmen and baseball hitters. The two statistics are related in that baseball averages are directly descended from the concept of cricket averages.- Cricket :... |
Ross Barnes Ross Barnes Charles Roscoe Barnes was one of the stars of baseball's National Association and the early National League , playing second base and shortstop. He played for the dominant Boston Red Stockings teams of the early 1870s, along with Albert Spalding, Cal McVey, George Wright, Harry Wright, Jim... BOS Atlanta Braves The Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball club based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Braves have played in Turner Field since 1997.... |
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| HR Home run In baseball, a home run is scored when the ball is hit in such a way that the batter is able to reach home safely in one play without any errors being committed by the defensive team in the process... |
Lip Pike Lip Pike Lipman Emanuel "Lip" Pike the "Iron Batter", was one of the stars of 19th century baseball in the United States. He was the first player to be revealed as a professional , as well as the first Jewish player... BAL Baltimore Canaries The Baltimore Canaries were a professional baseball club in the National Association from 1872 to 1874.-History:The team was usually listed as Lord Baltimore in the box scores of the day, and were also referred to as the Yellow Stockings... |
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| RBI Run batted in Runs batted in or RBIs is a statistic used in baseball and softball to credit a batter when the outcome of his at-bat results in a run being scored, except in certain situations such as when an error is made on the play. The first team to track RBI was the Buffalo Bisons.Common nicknames for an RBI... |
Deacon White Deacon White James Laurie "Deacon" White was an American baseball player who was one of the principal stars during the first two decades of the sport's professional era... BOS Atlanta Braves The Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball club based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Braves have played in Turner Field since 1997.... |
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| Wins Win (baseball) In professional baseball, there are two types of decisions: a win and a loss . In each game, one pitcher on the winning team is awarded a win and one pitcher on the losing team is given a loss in their respective statistics. These pitchers are collectively known as the pitchers of record. Only... |
Albert Spalding Albert Spalding Albert Goodwill Spalding was a professional baseball player, manager and co-founder of A.G. Spalding sporting goods company.-Biography:... BOS Atlanta Braves The Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball club based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Braves have played in Turner Field since 1997.... |
41 | |
| ERA Earned run average In baseball statistics, earned run average is the mean of earned runs given up by a pitcher per nine innings pitched. It is determined by dividing the number of earned runs allowed by the number of innings pitched and multiplying by nine... |
Cherokee Fisher Cherokee Fisher William Charles "Cherokee" Fisher , was an American baseball pitcher.Fisher was a pitcher during organized baseball's formative years, from about 1867 to the end of his career. He was known for his fastball on the field and his heavy drinking off it. William J... ATH Athletic of Philadelphia Athletic of Philadelphia was a prominent National Association, and later National League, professional baseball team that played in the second half of the 19th century.-Early History:... |
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| Strikeout Strikeout In baseball or softball, a strikeout or strike-out occurs when a batter receives three strikes during his time at bat. A strikeout is a statistic recorded for both pitchers and batters.... s |
Bobby Mathews Bobby Mathews Robert T. Mathews was an American right-handed Major League Baseball pitcher for twenty years beginning in the late 1860s. He is credited as being one of the inventors of the spitball pitch, which was rediscovered or reintroduced to the major leagues after he died. He is also credited with the... NYU New York Mutuals The Mutual Base Ball Club of New York was a leading American baseball club almost throughout its 20-year history. It was established during 1857, the year of the first baseball convention, just too late to be a founding member of the National Association of Base Ball Players. It was a charter... |
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January–March
- March 3 – For the first time, the NA adopts a standardized ball to be used in all league games.
April–June
- May 14 – Nearly 5,000 fans watch the upstart Philadelphia White StockingsPhiladelphia White StockingsThe Philadelphia White Stockings were an early professional baseball team. They were a member of the National Association from 1873 to 1875. Their home games were played at the Jefferson Street Grounds...
defeat the established Philadelphia AthleticsAthletic of PhiladelphiaAthletic of Philadelphia was a prominent National Association, and later National League, professional baseball team that played in the second half of the 19th century.-Early History:...
5–4 in 13 innings. Only once before, in 1865, had that many innings been played in one game. - June 7 – The New York MutualsNew York MutualsThe Mutual Base Ball Club of New York was a leading American baseball club almost throughout its 20-year history. It was established during 1857, the year of the first baseball convention, just too late to be a founding member of the National Association of Base Ball Players. It was a charter...
and Philadelphia White StockingsPhiladelphia White StockingsThe Philadelphia White Stockings were an early professional baseball team. They were a member of the National Association from 1873 to 1875. Their home games were played at the Jefferson Street Grounds...
combine for 40 errors in a game won by the White Stockings. The White Stockings, aided by the Mutuals 26 miscues, win 12–10. - June 11 – 10,000 fans are in attendance see the Philadelphia White StockingsPhiladelphia White StockingsThe Philadelphia White Stockings were an early professional baseball team. They were a member of the National Association from 1873 to 1875. Their home games were played at the Jefferson Street Grounds...
score 5 runs in the 7th inning to defeat the Philadelphia AthleticsAthletic of PhiladelphiaAthletic of Philadelphia was a prominent National Association, and later National League, professional baseball team that played in the second half of the 19th century.-Early History:...
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July–September
- July 4 – Leading 11–3 over the Elizabeth ResolutesElizabeth ResolutesThe Elizabeth Resolutes were a 19th-century professional baseball team based in Elizabeth, New Jersey. They were a member of the National Association of Professional Base Ball Players for the season, and played their home games at Waverly Fairgrounds....
, the Boston Red StockingsAtlanta BravesThe Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball club based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Braves have played in Turner Field since 1997....
score 21 runs in the bottom of the 9th inning for a 32–3 victory. The home-ahead rule would not be instituted for 6 more years. - July 22 – Tom BarlowTom Barlow (baseball)Thomas H. Barlow was an American Major League Baseball player who played catcher and shortstop for three different team in his four year career, a career that was comprised entirely in the National Association...
of the Brooklyn AtlanticsBrooklyn AtlanticsThe Atlantic Base Ball Club of Brooklyn was baseball's first champion and its first dynasty.Established in 1855, Atlantic was a founding member of the National Association of Base Ball Players in 1857. In 1859, with a record of 11 wins and 1 loss, Atlantic emerged as the recognized champions of...
lays down 6 bunts, all for hits, in a game against the Baltimore CanariesBaltimore CanariesThe Baltimore Canaries were a professional baseball club in the National Association from 1872 to 1874.-History:The team was usually listed as Lord Baltimore in the box scores of the day, and were also referred to as the Yellow Stockings...
. - July 24 – Bob Ferguson of the Brooklyn AtlanticsBrooklyn AtlanticsThe Atlantic Base Ball Club of Brooklyn was baseball's first champion and its first dynasty.Established in 1855, Atlantic was a founding member of the National Association of Base Ball Players in 1857. In 1859, with a record of 11 wins and 1 loss, Atlantic emerged as the recognized champions of...
is the umpire in a game between the New York MutualsNew York MutualsThe Mutual Base Ball Club of New York was a leading American baseball club almost throughout its 20-year history. It was established during 1857, the year of the first baseball convention, just too late to be a founding member of the National Association of Base Ball Players. It was a charter...
and the Baltimore CanariesBaltimore CanariesThe Baltimore Canaries were a professional baseball club in the National Association from 1872 to 1874.-History:The team was usually listed as Lord Baltimore in the box scores of the day, and were also referred to as the Yellow Stockings...
which ends with the Mutuals scoring 3 runs in the bottom of the 9th for an 11–10 victory. Ferguson and the Mutuals' Nat HicksNat HicksNathaniel Woodhull "Nat" Hicks was an American Major League Baseball player born in Hempstead, New York. He played for a total of six seasons, two in the National League...
get into an altercation with Ferguson breaking Hicks' arm by hitting him with a bat. Ferguson requires a police escort to leave the field and Hicks will be out for 2 months due to the incident. - August 16 – The Boston Red StockingsAtlanta BravesThe Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball club based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Braves have played in Turner Field since 1997....
defeat the Philadelphia White StockingsPhiladelphia White StockingsThe Philadelphia White Stockings were an early professional baseball team. They were a member of the National Association from 1873 to 1875. Their home games were played at the Jefferson Street Grounds...
11–8 in ChicagoChicagoChicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
in front of several thousand fans. After the game, it is announced that Chicago has signed several players in hopes of placing a team in the NA for the 1874 season.
October–December
- October 16 – The Baltimore CanariesBaltimore CanariesThe Baltimore Canaries were a professional baseball club in the National Association from 1872 to 1874.-History:The team was usually listed as Lord Baltimore in the box scores of the day, and were also referred to as the Yellow Stockings...
turn a triple play in a losing cause against the Philadelphia White StockingsPhiladelphia White StockingsThe Philadelphia White Stockings were an early professional baseball team. They were a member of the National Association from 1873 to 1875. Their home games were played at the Jefferson Street Grounds...
. - November 6 – A benefit game is played between the Philadelphia White StockingsPhiladelphia White StockingsThe Philadelphia White Stockings were an early professional baseball team. They were a member of the National Association from 1873 to 1875. Their home games were played at the Jefferson Street Grounds...
and Philadelphia AthleticsAthletic of PhiladelphiaAthletic of Philadelphia was a prominent National Association, and later National League, professional baseball team that played in the second half of the 19th century.-Early History:...
under a proposed rule of 10 men on the field and 10 innings for a game. The extra player is placed on the infield as a right shortstop and with most observers feeling the extra player unnecessary, the rule is never implemented. - October 22 – The Boston Red StockingsAtlanta BravesThe Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball club based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Braves have played in Turner Field since 1997....
win the pennant for the 2nd year in a row. They clinch on the same date as they had in 18721872 in baseball- Champions :* National Association: Boston Red Stockings- National Association final standings :-Statistical leaders:- January–March :* March 4 – At its annual convention being held in Cleveland, the NA adopts a rule change to allow the use of the wrist in the pitching delivery.- April–June :*...
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Births
- January 10 – Chick StahlChick StahlCharles Sylvester "Chick" Stahl was an American outfielder in Major League Baseball who was among the most feared and consistent hitters in his time. In his rookie 1897 season with the Boston Beaneaters, he batted .354, and over his first six seasons, he averaged over .300...
- January 10 – Jack O'NeillJack O'Neill (baseball)John Joseph "Jack" O'Neill was catcher in Major League Baseball who played for the St. Louis Cardinals , Chicago Cubs and Boston Beaneaters . He batted and threw right-handed....
- January 19 – Arlie PondArlie PondDr. Erasmus Arlington "Arlie" Pond was an American major league baseball pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles from -, as well as a doctor in the U.S...
- January 23 – Red DonahueRed DonahueFrancis Rostell "Red" Donahue was an American Major League Baseball pitcher from Waterbury, Connecticut, who played for 13 seasons both in the National League and the American League from through .-Career:...
- February 5 – Jack O'Brien
- February 20 – Tom O'Brien
- March 10 – Gene DeMontrevilleGene DeMontrevilleEugene Napoleon DeMontreville , was a professional baseball player who played second base in the Major Leagues from 1894-1904. He played for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Washington Senators , Washington Senators , Chicago Cubs, Baltimore Orioles, Brooklyn Dodgers, Boston Braves, and St...
- March 29 – Duff CooleyDuff CooleyDuff Gordon "Sir Richard" Cooley was a professional baseball player whose career spanned 17 seasons, 13 of which were spent in Major League Baseball . Cooley, an outfielder and first baseman, had a career batting average of .294 in 1,317 games played...
- April 7 – John McGrawJohn McGrawJohn McGraw may refer to:* John McGraw , , New York lumber tycoon, and one of the founding trustees of Cornell University* John McGraw , , Governor of Washington state from 1893–1897...
- April 22 - Frank FiggemeierFrank FiggemeierFrank Y. Figgemeier , was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the 1894 Philadelphia Phillies of the National League. He pitched in one game for the Phillies, a complete game start on September 25, 1894, where he allowed 10 earned runs and picked up the loss...
- May 23 – "Brewery" Jack Taylor
- June 13 – John ColemanJohn Coleman (1895 pitcher)Walter Lee Coleman was a left-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the St. Louis Cardinals during the season....
- July 11 – Jimmy SlagleJimmy SlagleJames Franklin Slagle was a professional baseball player who played outfield in the major leagues from 1899 to 1908.Slagle started his professional career in 1895, at the age of 21...
- July 19 – Harry Davis
- August 26 – Chick FraserChick FraserCharles Carrolton Fraser was a Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher....
- October 5 – Claude RitcheyClaude RitcheyClaude Cassius Ritchey was a Major League baseball player. Nicknamed "Little All Right", he played second base, shortstop, and outfield for the Cincinnati Reds, Pittsburgh Pirates, Boston Doves, and Louisville Colonels from 1897 to 1909.-External links:...
- October 9 - Bill ReidyBill ReidyWilliam Joseph Reidy was a former professional baseball player. He played from 1896-1904.Reidy was a native of Cleveland, Ohio, where he also died and was buried.-External links:...
- November 4 – Bobby WallaceBobby Wallace (baseball)Rhoderick John "Bobby" Wallace was a Major League Baseball pitcher, infielder, manager, umpire and scout....
- November 10 – Willie McGillWillie McGillWilliam Vaness McGill was an American major league baseball pitcher. He pitched for seven years, with six different teams. His best year was with the 1891 St. Louis Browns when he had a 19 and 10 record with a 2.93 ERA. He finished his career with a 4.59 earned run average.-External links:...
- November 24 – Ed DohenyEd DohenyEdwin Richard Doheny , was a former professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues from 1895-1903.-Early life:...
- November 29 – Jake WeimerJake WeimerJacob Weimer, nicknamed "Tornado Jake" , was a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Chicago Cubs , Cincinnati Reds and New York Giants . Weimer batted right-handed and threw left-handed...
- December 6 – Harry WolvertonHarry WolvertonHarry Sterling Wolverton , nicknamed "Fighting Harry", was a third baseman who played for the Chicago Orphans, Philadelphia Phillies, Washington Senators, Boston Beaneaters, and New York Highlanders.-Biography:...
- December 9 - Oscar PurnerOscar PurnerOscar E. Purner was a 19th century Major League Baseball. He played for the Washington Senators of the National League during the 1895 baseball season. He pitched two innings in one game for the Senators on September 2, 1895, allowing two earned runs.-External links:*...
- December 14 – John Anderson
Deaths
- February 26 – Cy BentleyCy BentleyClytus George "Cy" Bentley was an American Major League Baseball pitcher who played one season in professional baseball, for the Middletown Mansfields of the National Association.-Career:...
, 22, pitcher and right fielder for the 18721872 in baseball- Champions :* National Association: Boston Red Stockings- National Association final standings :-Statistical leaders:- January–March :* March 4 – At its annual convention being held in Cleveland, the NA adopts a rule change to allow the use of the wrist in the pitching delivery.- April–June :*...
Middletown MansfieldsMiddletown MansfieldsThe Middletown Mansfields were a Baseball team in Middletown, Connecticut. The Mansfields were a member of the National Association in 1872. The baseball team was organized by Ben Douglas Jr., who named the team after his great-uncle General Joseph Mansfield. They were managed by catcher John...
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