The American Association officially admits the New York Metropolitans club, having been forced by the courts to do so.
1885 – The American Association officially admits the New York Metropolitans club, having been forced by the courts to do so.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL SEASON RECAP 1885
Season Recap: 1885 League Champion: Chicago White Stockings
1885 – The American Association champions St. Louis Browns agree to sell the reserve rights of infielder Sam Barkley to the Pittsburgh Alleghenys for $1,000.
1885 – The American Association champions St. Louis Browns agree to sell the reserve rights of infielder Sam Barkley to the Pittsburgh Alleghenys for $1,000.
1885 – The St. Louis Maroons announce that Jerry Denny, Dude Esterbrook, Paul Hines, and George Myers are to play for them in 1886. Denny and Myers do so, but Esterbrook stays with the Giants and Hines goes to the newly-formed Washington Nationals.
1885 – The St. Louis Maroons announce that Jerry Denny, Dude Esterbrook, Paul Hines, and George Myers are to play for them in 1886. Denny and Myers do so, but Esterbrook stays with the Giants and Hines goes to the newly-formed Washington Nationals.
The Washington Nationals are admitted to the National League, in place of Providence
1885 – The Washington Nationals are admitted to the National League, in place of Providence. The Washington club was displaced in the American Association by the court’s decision that the Mets’ franchise could not be revoked.
1885 – At an American Association meeting in Philadelphia, the Metropolitan club is removed from the Association, and the National club of Washington is admitted. By court order, the Metropolitans will be readmitted.
1885 – At an American Association meeting in Philadelphia, the Metropolitan club is removed from the Association, and the National club of Washington is admitted. By court order, the Metropolitans will be readmitted.
Shano Collins Stats & Facts
Shano Collins Positions: Outfielder and First BasemanBats: Right • Throws: Right6-0, 185lb (183cm, 83kg)Born: December 4, 1885 in Charlestown, MADied: September 10, 1955 in Newton, MABuried: St. Mary Cemetery, Needham, MADebut: April 21, 1910 (3,305th in major league history)vs. SLB 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBLast Game: May 15, 1925vs. CLE 2 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 SBRookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1910 seasonFull Name: John Francis CollinsView…
1885 – The National League Metropolitans franchise is sold to millionaire Erastus Wiman. The Metropolitan Exhibition Company receives $25,000 for the transaction.
1885 – The National League Metropolitans franchise is sold to millionaire Erastus Wiman. The Metropolitan Exhibition Company receives $25,000 for the transaction.
