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1891 Chicago Colts

Trades and Transactions

Franchise Encyclopedia: 1890 / 1892

82-53, Finished 2nd in National League (Schedule and Results)
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Manager: Cap Anson (82-53)
Scored 832 runs, Allowed 730 runs. Pythagorean W-L: 76-59

Ballparks: South Side Park II & West Side Park I · Attendance: 181,431 (3rd of 8)
Park Factors  Over 100 favors batters, under 100 favors pitchers.
  multi-year:
Batting - 104, Pitching - 103 · one-year: Batting - 106, Pitching - 105


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1890 / 1892 Trades and Transactions

Transactions listed are from November 1 of previous year to April 1 of the following year.

1891

John Tener returned by the Pittsburgh Burghers after jumping teams.

Obtained Hugh Duffy who was under league control.

Hugh Duffy jumped to the Boston Reds.

February, 1891

Sold Howard Earl to Minneapolis (Western Association).

February 26, 1891

Released Dell Darling.

March 18, 1891

Released John Tener.

May 11, 1891 (Standings)

Released Elmer Foster.

June, 1891 (Standings)

Purchased Bill Bowman from Rochester (Eastern) for $1,000.

June 25, 1891 (Standings)

Released Marty Honan.

July, 1891 (Standings)

Released Ed Stein.

August, 1891 (Standings)

Released Bill Bowman.

August 17, 1891 (Standings)

Pop Schriver jumped from the Milwaukee Brewers.

Tom Vickery jumped from the Milwaukee Brewers.

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1890 / 1892 Trades and Transactions