Washington Olympics
Washington, D.C. fielded a team in the National Association of Professional Base Ball Players from 1871-1872. That team was known as the Washington Olympics. The Olympics had a combined record of 17-22 in its two year tenure in the Association. Prior to this, they played in the amateur National Association of Base Ball Players, beginning around 1865.
It should be noted that the team was created before the creation of the modern Olympic Games by Pierre de Coubertin in 1896, so the name referred generally to sporting excellence, and not to a specific event.
Ballpark: Olympics Grounds
1871[edit]
In a league with nine teams, the Olympics finished in fourth place with a record of 15-15 under the management of Nick Young.
1872[edit]
In its last year of existence, the Olympics fell to 10th place (out of 11 teams) with a record of 2-7. The team was again managed by Nick Young.
Hall of Fame[edit]
- No Washington Olympics player has been inducted into the baseball Hall of Fame.
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