John Morrill takes Harry Wright’s place as manager (1882)
1882 brought the first time that the Boston Red Caps (now the Atlanta Braves) would change managers. Harry Wright was out. …
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George Wright leaves the Boston Red Caps for Providence, Rhode Island (1879)
So, Harry and George Wright parted ways from the Red Caps in 1879. Providence, Rhode Island was eager. They were …
The second year (1877)
It was the second year of the National League (1877). The Braves (then known as the Boston Red Caps), in …
Boston Beaneater ballplayer Lew Brown blacklisted for “confirmed dissipation and general insubordination.” (1882)
Lewis (Lew) J. Brown was a Brave (Boston Red Caps) in 1876, 1877 and 1883 seasons. His debut was on …
More on seceding and coming down with ague (1876)
Ross Barnes was one of the “four seceders” who played for the Braves (then known as the Boston Red Caps) …
Tommy Bond is First Irishman to play Major League Baseball (1874)
Tommy Bond was one of the first curveball pitchers. Born in Ireland, at age 18 he joined the 1874 National …
The four seceders – 140 years later – Guest blog article by Keith Spalding Robbins
Guest blog article by Keith Spalding Robbins While for the Original Boston Red Stockings fan the players as “The Seceders,” …
The Deacon (1876)
OK, I want to meet James White (also know as Deacon White) in heaven. Let’s just get that on the …
A single to left (1876)
Harry Wright was the manager of Braves (then known as the Boston Red Caps) during the first season of the …
Four Seceders (1875 and 1876)
It is 1875. The season is over. The “Four Seceders” come up with a conspiracy that foretells the demise of …
Andy Leonard, a great Irish lad, plays for the Boston Red Caps (1876 – 1878)
Andrew (Andy) Jackson Leonard was born on Monday, June 1, 1846, in County Cavan, Ireland. Leonard was 29 years old when …
Interesting demotion to groundskeeper (1876)
Joseph Borden could not replace Al Spalding in 1876. The Braves (then known as the Red Caps) got pretty frustrated …
The Decline and the “reserve clause” (1879)
Harry Wright, the Braves manager (then known as the Red Stockings and Red Caps) had a stunning run of success. Four …
Moving your brother around (1878)
Imagine your brother being the manager? Well, Harry Wright managed his brother George for the Boston Red Caps (now known …
Hitless wonders but champions none the less (1878)
Hitless wonders? Yes, but champions none the less. 1878 continued the amazing success of Harry Wright as the Braves manager. …
Not a great end to his career — Dick McBride (1876)
Dick McBride was from Philadelphia and was the star pitcher and the player-manager for the Philadelphia Athletics of the National …
How they got there (1878)
The Boston Red Caps (now the Atlanta Braves) were making a showing in Boston. But they were not without rivals in …
1876 Boston Red Caps
1876 was the first season for the Braves (then known as the Boston Red Caps) when the National League was formed. …
Tricky Nichols plays one game for the Braves (1876)
This is too good not to write about but there is not too much to write about. Most importantly, I …
Great pitching and not great hitting for the Boston Red Caps (1878)
“Orator” Jim O’Rourke was the Boston Red Caps (now the Atlanta Braves) leading hitter in 1878. The Red Caps would end …
Harry continues (1877)
Harry Wright continued on in 1877 as the manager of the Boston Redcaps. The Redcaps did very well. They were 42-18 …
Tommy Bonds wins 40 games (1877)
Tommy Bond was the man in 1877. This is the second year for Major League Baseball. Tommy definitely eased the …
Lack of pitching (1880)
It is typical of a slide in performance for the Boston Red Caps (now known as the Atlanta Braves) and …
The Triumvirs and the reserve clause (1877)
1877 was pretty good for the Braves (then known as the Boston Red Caps). They were 42-18 and ended in …
The decline (1880)
40-44 and sixth in the pennant race. It is 1880 and Harry Wright’s career as a manager is declining for …
The Man (1878)
Tommy Bond was the man in 1878. For his second year in a row, he had a 40 win season …
Harry Wright’s last season (1881)
Harry Wright had managed a long time. He was an institution. 1881 would be a tough year. The Boston Red …
