1879 Chicago White Stockings
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1879 Chicago White Stockings / Franchise: Chicago Cubs / BR Team Page[edit]
Record: 46-33, Finished 4th in National League (1879 NL)
Managed by Cap Anson (41-21) and Silver Flint (5-12)
History, Comments, Contributions[edit]
Each member of the 1879 Chicago White Stockings wore a different accent color on his white uniform to help fans identify the players[1].
Right fielder Orator Shafer set the single season record for outfield assists with 50.
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