1911 Boston Rustlers

1911 Boston Rustlers / Franchise: Atlanta Braves / BR Team Page

Record: 44-107-5, Finished 8th in National League (1911 NL)

Managed by Fred Tenney

Team Captain: Bill Sweeney

Ballpark: South End Grounds

History, Comments, Contributions

In a year that saw offensive numbers increase dramatically, the 1911 Boston Rustlers were the only team of the Deadball Era to allow over 1,000 runs in a season (1,021 to be exact). This was over 300 more runs than the worst team the previous season.

Further Reading

• Harold Kaese: Boston Braves: 1871-1953, Northeastern University Press, Boston, MA 2004, p. 131. ISBN 978-1555536176. Originally published in 1948.