1872 Boston Red Stockings season
National Association of Professional Base Ball Players team season / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The 1872 Boston Red Stockings season was the second season of the franchise. They won the National Association championship.
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1872 Boston Red Stockings | |
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National Association Champions | |
League | National Association of Professional Base Ball Players |
Ballpark | South End Grounds |
City | Boston, Massachusetts |
Record | 39–8 (.830) |
League place | 1st |
Owners | John A. Conkey |
Managers | Harry Wright |
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Managed by Harry Wright, Boston finished with a record of 39–8 to win the pennant by 7.5 games. Pitcher Al Spalding started all 48 of the Red Stockings' games and led the NA with 38 wins. Second baseman Ross Barnes won the league batting title with a .430 batting average. Harry Wright, Al Spalding, and shortstop George Wright have all been elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame.