Buffalo Bisons (1890)
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The Buffalo Bisons of 1890 were a member of the short-lived Players' League. This baseball team was managed by Jack Rowe
and Jay Faatz
, and they finished eighth (last) with a record of 36-96 while playing their home games at Olympic Park
. Hall of Famer
Connie Mack
was a part-owner of the franchise, having invested his life savings of $500 in the team, none of which he ever recouped.
In addition to owning part of the team, Mack also played catcher
, batting .266 in 123 games with the league. Famed deaf player Dummy Hoy
played for the 1890 Bisons, as did two players who appeared in the previous NL incarnation of the Bisons, Jack Rowe
and Deacon White
.
The PL Bisons were an outlaw franchise that played concurrently with the minor league Buffalo Bisons
and apparently used the stock Bisons name without the permission of the legitimate team; the legitimate Bisons played at Buffalo Baseball Park
across town. The current Bisons franchise does not recognize the PL Bisons as part of their history.
Jack Rowe
John Charles "Jack" Rowe was an American baseball player.Rowe was born in Hamburg, Pennsylvania, in 1911. He first played baseball under Tom Loftus with the Peoria Reds in 1878. In 1879, Rowe and his brother, Dave Rowe, signed with the Rockford team in the newly formed Northwestern League...
and Jay Faatz
Jay Faatz
Jayson S. Faatz was an American Major League Baseball player born in Weedsport, New York, who played at first base for three teams during his four season career.-Career:...
, and they finished eighth (last) with a record of 36-96 while playing their home games at Olympic Park
Olympic Park (Buffalo)
Olympic Park is a former baseball ground located in Buffalo, New York, USA. The ground was home to the Buffalo Bisons baseball club of the National League from 1884 to 1885. The park was located on the North East corner of Richmond Avenue & Summer Street, bounded by Norwood Avenue...
. Hall of Famer
National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is an American history museum and hall of fame, located at 25 Main Street in Cooperstown, New York, operated by private interests serving as the central point for the study of the history of baseball in the United States and beyond, the display of...
Connie Mack
Connie Mack (baseball)
Cornelius McGillicuddy, Sr. , better known as Connie Mack, was an American professional baseball player, manager, and team owner. The longest-serving manager in Major League Baseball history, he holds records for wins , losses , and games managed , with his victory total being almost 1,000 more...
was a part-owner of the franchise, having invested his life savings of $500 in the team, none of which he ever recouped.
In addition to owning part of the team, Mack also played catcher
Catcher
Catcher is a position for a baseball or softball player. When a batter takes his turn to hit, the catcher crouches behind home plate, in front of the umpire, and receives the ball from the pitcher. This is a catcher's primary duty, but he is also called upon to master many other skills in order to...
, batting .266 in 123 games with the league. Famed deaf player Dummy Hoy
Dummy Hoy
William Ellsworth Hoy , nicknamed "Dummy," was an American center fielder in Major League Baseball who played for several teams from 1888 to 1902, most notably the Cincinnati Reds and two Washington, D.C...
played for the 1890 Bisons, as did two players who appeared in the previous NL incarnation of the Bisons, Jack Rowe
Jack Rowe
John Charles "Jack" Rowe was an American baseball player.Rowe was born in Hamburg, Pennsylvania, in 1911. He first played baseball under Tom Loftus with the Peoria Reds in 1878. In 1879, Rowe and his brother, Dave Rowe, signed with the Rockford team in the newly formed Northwestern League...
and 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...
.
The PL Bisons were an outlaw franchise that played concurrently with the minor league Buffalo Bisons
Buffalo Bisons
The Buffalo Bisons are a minor league baseball team based in Buffalo, New York. They currently play in the International League and are the Triple-A affiliate of the New York Mets...
and apparently used the stock Bisons name without the permission of the legitimate team; the legitimate Bisons played at Buffalo Baseball Park
Buffalo Baseball Park
Buffalo Baseball Park was a stadium in Buffalo, New York. It was primarily used for baseball and was the home of Buffalo Bisons of the International League. The ballpark opened in 1889...
across town. The current Bisons franchise does not recognize the PL Bisons as part of their history.
See also
- 1890 Buffalo Bisons season1890 Buffalo Bisons seasonThe Buffalo Bisons baseball team was a member of the short lived Players' League, and an "outlaw" franchise that used the name of the existing minor league Buffalo Bisons without permission. They compiled a 36-96 record, which landed them in last place, 46½ games behind the pennant-winning Boston...
- Buffalo Bisons (PL) all-time rosterBuffalo Bisons (1890) all-time rosterThe Buffalo Bisons were a Major League Baseball franchise based in Buffalo, New York. The team existed for one season, , and played in the Players' League. The Bisons played their home games at Olympic Park...
External links
- The 1890 Bisons at Baseball Reference