Toledo Avengers
- Location: Toledo, OH
- League: Western League 1885
- Affiliation:
- Ballpark: League Park (Toledo)
The Toledo Avengers represented Toledo, OH in the Western League in its first season in 1885. They had previously played in the American Association as the Toledo Blue Stockings, and before that in the Northwestern League. Managed by Dan O'Leary, the Avengers lost their first 11 games and once erred 18 times in a game. The team lost around $8,000 and folded after 29 games. After that 0-11 start, they had improved dramatically, going 8-10. Joe Morrison finished second in the league with 11 doubles.
Source: "The Western League" by W.C. Madden and Patrick Stewart
Year-by-Year Record[edit]
Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1885 | 8-21 | NA | Dan O'Leary | Team disbanded June 7 |
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