Herman Long Stats & Facts
Herman Long Essentials Positions: Bats: L Throws: R 68 Weight: 160 Born: 4 13, 1866 in Chicago, IL USA Died: 9 16 1909 in Denver, CO USA Debut: 1889-04-17 Last Game: 7/13/1904 Full Name: Herman C. Long
The Brooklyn Bridegrooms, who will later be known as the Dodgers, play their first National League game
The Brooklyn Bridegrooms, who will later be known as the Dodgers, play their first National League game. At South End Grounds, the former American Association club loses to the host Boston Beaneaters, 15 – 9. Brooklyn would go on to win the pennant in their first season in a new league, following their title in a different major league the previous season.
