Boston Red Caps
From BR Bullpen
The franchise started in 1871 as the Boston Red Stockings (1871-1875). From 1876 to 1882, the team that would eventually become the Atlanta Braves played as the Boston Red Caps.
Contents |
[edit] 1876
Under the leadership of Harry Wright, the team finished in fourth place with a record of 39-31.
[edit] 1877
Under the leadership of Harry Wright, the team finished in first place with a record of 42-18 and won the NL pennant.
[edit] 1878
The 1878 team again finished in first place and again won the NL Pennant under the leadership of Harry Wright. They finished the season with a record of 41 wins and 19 losses.
[edit] 1879
The 1879 team fell to second place with a record of 54-30. Harry Wright still the manager.
[edit] 1880
1880 team fell all the way to 6th place with a record of 40-44. Harry Wright manager.
[edit] 1881
1881 team again 6th place finish. Record of 38-45. Harry Wright manager.
[edit] 1882
1882 team climbed up to a third place finish under the leadership of new manager John Morrill with a record of 45-39.
In 1883, the Boston Red Caps became the Boston Beaneaters (1883-1906).
