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unusual facts about 1886 St. Louis Browns season


Bushong, Kansas

Following the Browns 4 game to 2 win of the 1886 World Series over Chicago White Stockings, the Missouri Pacific Railroad honored several of the St. Louis players by naming some of their towns after the players.


1883 St. Louis Browns season

The St. Louis Browns 1883 season was the team's 2nd season in St. Louis, Missouri and its 2nd season in the American Association.

1892 St. Louis Browns season

The Browns joined the National League when the American Association folded after the 1891 season and have remained a member ever since.

1898 St. Louis Browns season

Von der Ahe lost the team in the trial and it was bought by brothers Stanley and Frank Robison after the 1898 season.

1926 St. Louis Browns season

April 26, 1926, football star Ernie Nevers made his major league baseball debut in a game with the Browns.


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