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May 1 – In their inaugural National League game, the New York Gothams defeat the Boston Beaneaters 7–5 in front of 15,000 fans, who include President Ulysses S. Grant. The Philadelphia Quakers, also making their NL debut, lose 4–3 to the Providence Grays.
1884 →. The 1883 season was the first in the history of the Philadelphia Phillies. The team was founded earlier in the year as a replacement for the Worcester franchise. It was the first year Philadelphia was represented in the National League since the original Athletics were disbanded in 1876 after refusing to finish the season.
The 1883 New York Gothams. The Giants began as the second baseball club founded by millionaire tobacconist John B. Day and veteran amateur baseball player Jim Mutrie.The Gothams, as the Giants were originally known, entered the National League seven years after its 1876 formation, in 1883, while their other club, the Metropolitans played in the rival American Association (1882–1891).
Manager. John Clapp. Seasons. 1884 →. The 1883 New York Gothams season was the first professional baseball season played by the team now known as the San Francisco Giants. The team replaced the Troy Trojans when the National League awarded its franchise rights to John B. Day. The team went 46–50, finishing in sixth place.
Earned run average. 4.70. Teams. Baltimore Orioles ( 1883) Philadelphia Quakers ( 1883) Philadelphia Keystones ( 1884) William John Gallagher was a Major League Baseball outfielder and pitcher. He played in the American Association for the 1883 Baltimore Orioles, in the National League for the 1883 Philadelphia Quakers and in the Union ...
1883 Chicago White Stockings season. 1883 Cincinnati Red Stockings season. 1883 Cleveland Blues season. 1883 Columbus Buckeyes season.
Columbus, Ohio (since 1883) Other information. Manager. Horace Phillips. Next season >. The 1883 Columbus Buckeyes finished with a 32–65 record, sixth place in the American Association. This was the first season in the major leagues for the team.
Jefferson Street Grounds (since 1883) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (since 1882) Other information. Owners. Bill Sharsig, Lew Simmons, Charlie Mason. Manager. Lon Knight. < Previous season Next season >. The 1883 Philadelphia Athletics finished with a 66–32 record and won the championship of the American Association .