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1883 Philadelphia Athletics Trades and Transactions
(Franchise Encyclopedia: 1882 / 1884)
66-32, Finished 1st in American Association
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Scored 720 runs, Allowed 547 runs. Pythagorean W-L: 61-37
Manager: Lon Knight (66-32)
Ballpark: Jefferson Street Grounds

Park Factors  Over 100 favors batters, under 100 favors pitchers.
  multi-year:
Batting - 108, Pitching - 105;   one-year: Batting - 101, Pitching - 98
Won AA Pennant
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 American Association  Champions

1882 / 1884 Trades and Transactions

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

May, 1883 (Standings)

Purchased Hardie Henderson from the Philadelphia Quakers.

June, 1883 (Standings)

Purchased George Bradley from the Cleveland Blues for $340 or $500. (Date given is approximate. Exact date is uncertain.)

November, 1883

Purchased Sadie Houck from the Detroit Wolverines.

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1882 / 1884 Trades and Transactions