Houston Magnolias

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The Houston Magnolias were the Texas-Southern League champs in 1896. Two players led the league in stats this year. One being the short-time Colonels catcher Henry Cote who stole 64 bases and the other a pitcher, John Roach, who accumulated a huge number of wins totaling 29 at the end of the season.

Year-by-Year Record[edit]

Year Record Finish Manager Playoffs
1895 26-65 -- W.F. Hepworth / McCormick / Pickering Team disbanded August 6
1896 81-49 1st Carson / Charles Shaffer League Champs