1892 Boston Beaneaters

1892 Boston Beaneaters / Franchise: Atlanta Braves / BR Team Page

Record: 102-48-1, Finished 1st in National League (1892 NL)

Pennant Clinched: October 24, 1892, vs. Cleveland Spiders

• Team President Arthur H. Soden
• Managed by Frank Selee
• Team Captain: Billy Nash

Ballpark: South End Grounds

History, Comments, Contributions

The 1892 Boston Beaneaters were the first team in major league history to win 100 games, finishing the year with 102 victories. 1892 was the only season in major league history to use a split season format (except for the strike-shortened 1981 season). Boston easily won the first half, then let up a bit as the Cleveland Spiders won the second half. However, Boston handily defeated Cleveland in the 1892 Championship Series, five games to none with a tie.

Further Reading

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

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