MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL SEASON RECAP 1882
Season Recap: 1882 League Champion: Chicago White Stockings
1882 – At its first annual convention, the American Association establishes the first permanent staff of umpires in major league history. Previously, the National League and AA umpires were local men hired on game day by the home club.
1882 – At its first annual convention, the American Association establishes the first permanent staff of umpires in major league history. Previously, the National League and AA umpires were local men hired on game day by the home club.
James H. Dudley initiates discussion concerning the formation of a black league with teams from New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Baltimore, Washington, DC, and Richmond
1882 – James H. Dudley, manager of a top black club in Richmond, VA, initiates discussion concerning the formation of a black league with teams from New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Baltimore, Washington, DC, and Richmond. On February 10, 1883, Pittsburgh manager W.C. Lee expresses interest in the plan, but nothing comes of it.
Abraham Mills is elected president of the National League.
1882 – Abraham Mills is elected president of the National League. The league replaces the Troy Trojans and Worcester Ruby Legs with the New York Gothams and Philadelphia Quakers, respectively.
1882 – John O’Rourke wins a $205 settlement from the Boston Red Caps for salary payments due him in November of 1880. O’Rourke will play for the New York Metropolitans next season.
1882 – John O’Rourke wins a $205 settlement from the Boston Red Caps for salary payments due him in November of 1880. O’Rourke will play for the New York Metropolitans next season.
