Detroit Wolverines all-time roster
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- The following is a list of players and who appeared in at least one game for the Detroit WolverinesDetroit WolverinesThe Detroit Wolverines were a 19th century baseball team that played in the National League from 1881 to 1888 in the city of Detroit, Michigan. In total, they won 426 games and lost 437, taking their lone pennant in 1887. The team was disbanded following the 1888 season.-Franchise...
franchise of the National League19th century National League teamsThe following is a list of United States Major League Baseball teams that played in the National League during the 19th century.-Major league:*Boston Red Stockings 1876–1900 – now Atlanta Braves...
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- Lady BaldwinLady BaldwinCharles B. "Lady" Baldwin was an American left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played six seasons in the Union Association, National League, and Players' League with the Milwaukee Brewers , Detroit Wolverines , Brooklyn Bridegrooms , and Buffalo Bisons...
- Ed BeatinEd BeatinEbenezer Ambrose Beatin , was a pitcher in Major League Baseball from 1887 to 1891.-Career:Beatin came to fame in 1887 - at the age of 20 - when he was playing for Allentown of the Pennsylvania State Association...
- Dave BeadleDave BeadleDavid A. Beadle , is a professional baseball player who played catcher and outfielder in one game in the Major Leagues for the 1884 Detroit Wolverines. He appeared in his game on June 17, 1884 and failed to get a hit in three at-bats...
- Charlie BennettCharlie BennettCharles Wesley Bennett was a catcher in Major League Baseball.-Career overview:Born in New Castle, Pennsylvania, Bennett played 15 seasons in the major leagues. He played in 1062 games, had a .340 on base percentage and collected 978 hits, 203 doubles, 67 triples, 55 home runs, and 533 RBIs...
- George BradleyGeorge BradleyGeorge Washington Bradley , nicknamed "Grin", was an American Major League Baseball player who was a pitcher and infielder. He was 5'10.5" and weighed 175 lbs. Bradley was born in Reading, Pennsylvania.-Baseball career:...
- Frank BrillFrank BrillFrancis Hasbrouck Brill was a professional baseball pitcher. He started 12 games in Major League Baseball for the Detroit Wolverines in 1884, winning two and losing ten for the last-place club....
- Fatty BriodyFatty BriodyCharles F. "Fatty" Briody , nicknamed "Alderman," was a Major League Baseball catcher who played eight seasons in the early days of baseball. Briody was born in Lansingburgh, New York, 4 miles outside of Troy, New York, where the Troy Haymakers began playing in in the first professional baseball...
- Cal BroughtonCal BroughtonCecil Calvert Broughton was a catcher in Major League Baseball from 1883-1888.-Sources:*...
- Dan BrouthersDan BrouthersDennis Joseph "Dan" Brouthers was an American first baseman in Major League Baseball whose career spanned the period from to , with a brief return in...
ß - Lew BrownLew Brown (baseball)Lewis J. Brown was an American Major League Baseball catcher and first baseman for seven seasons and played for six different teams from 1876 to 1884. Brown was primarily a catcher, but he also logged over 100 games as a first baseman...
- George BryantGeorge Bryant (baseball)George F. Bryant was a Major League Baseball second baseman. He played in one game on August 6, 1885 for the Detroit Wolverines and failed to record a hit in four at-bats.-Sources:...
- Henry BukerHenry BukerHenry L. Buker was an American professional baseball shortstop and right fielder with the 1884 Detroit Wolverines. He was born in Portland, Maine and died in Chicago, Illinois. He is buried in Rosehill Cemetery in Chicago.-External links:...
- Bill Burke
- Dick BurnsDick BurnsRichard Simon "Dick" Burns was an American Major League Baseball pitcher and outfielder, born in Holyoke, Massachusetts...
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- Count CampauCount CampauCharles Colombus "Count" Campau was an American Major League Baseball player from Detroit, Michigan. After attending the University of Notre Dame, he played parts of three seasons in the major leagues.-Career:...
- Bob CaseyBob Casey (third baseman)Orrin Robinson Casey was an Canadian professional baseball player who played third base in 1882 for the Detroit Wolverines of the National League.-External links:...
- Dan CaseyDan CaseyDan Casey was a former professional baseball player. He was a pitcher over parts of 7 seasons with the Wilmington Quicksteps, Detroit Wolverines, Philadelphia Quakers and Syracuse Stars. He led the National League in ERA in 1887 while playing for Philadelphia...
- Chub CollinsChub CollinsCharles Augustus "Chub" Collins was a Major League Baseball player from Dundas, Ontario. He was one of the first Canadians to play in Major League Baseball...
- Pete ConwayPete ConwayPeter J. Conway was a right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball for five seasons with the Buffalo Bisons , Kansas City Cowboys , Detroit Wolverines , and Pittsburg Alleghenys . He won two games for Detroit in the 1887 World Series and followed in 1888 with a season record of 30 wins and 14...
- Frank CoxFrank Cox (baseball)Francis Bernard Cox , is a professional baseball player who played shortstop in the Major Leagues for the 1884 Detroit Wolverines.-External links:...
- Sam CraneSam Crane (second baseman)Samuel Newhall Crane was an American second baseman and manager in Major League Baseball born in Springfield, Massachusetts. Crane played for eight different major league teams during his seven year career that spanned from to...
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- Harry DeckerHarry DeckerEarle Harry Decker was a Major League Baseball catcher. He was born on September 3, 1864 in Lockport, Illinois. He played 4 seasons in Major League Baseball, with the Indianapolis Hoosiers, Kansas City Cowboys, Detroit Wolverines, Washington Nationals, Philadelphia Phillies, and Pittsburgh Pirates....
- George DerbyGeorge Derby (baseball)George Henry Derby was a former professional baseball player. He was a right-handed pitcher over parts of three seasons with the Detroit Wolverines and Buffalo Bisons. He was the National League strikeout champion as a rookie in 1881 with Detroit...
- Jim DonnellyJim Donnelly (baseball)James B. Donnelly , was a Major League Baseball third baseman. He played all or part of 11 seasons in the majors between and ....
- Jerry DorganJerry DorganJeremiah F. "Jerry" Dorgan was an American Major League Baseball right fielder and catcher for five teams in four seasons. His brother Mike Dorgan was also a professional baseball player....
- Mike DorganMike DorganMichael Cornelius Dorgan was an American Major League Baseball player from Middletown, Connecticut, who played mainly in right field, but did play infield positions on occasion. His brother, Jerry Dorgan also played Major league Baseball...
- Fred DunlapFred DunlapFrederick C. "Sure Shot" Dunlap was a second baseman and manager in Major League Baseball from 1880 to 1891. He was the highest paid player in Major League Baseball from 1884 to 1889. He has also been rated by some contemporary and modern sources as the greatest overall second baseman of the...
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- Charlie GanzelCharlie GanzelCharles William Ganzel was a catcher in Major League Baseball who played for the St. Paul Saints , Philadelphia Quakers , Detroit Wolverines and Boston Beaneaters . He batted and threw right-handed.A native of Waterford, Wisconsin, Ganzel came from a baseball family...
- Ed GastfieldEd GastfieldEdward Gastfield , is a professional baseball player who played catcher in the Major Leagues from 1884-1885. He played for the Chicago White Stockings and Detroit Wolverines....
- Bill GeissBill GeissWilliam J. Geiss was a pitcher and second baseman in Major League Baseball for the 1882 Baltimore Orioles and 1884 Detroit Wolverines. His brother, Emil Geiss, also played professional baseball.-External links:...
- Joe GerhardtJoe GerhardtJohn Joseph "Joe" Gerhardt , also known as "Move Up Joe", was an American Major League Baseball player from Washington, D.C. who played mainly as a second baseman over a 15 season career that spanned from 1873 to 1891...
- Charlie Getzien
- Tom GillenTom GillenThomas J. Gillen was a 19th century Major League Baseball player. He played primarily catcher during the 1884 season for the Philadelphia Keystones of the Union Association and during the 1886 season for the Detroit Wolverines of the National League.-Sources:...
- Barney GilliganBarney GilliganIn 1887, Gilligan was fined $25 for binge drinking and missing a game for the Nationals. The next season, Gilligan was released by the team. In his final MLB season, Gilligan signed with the Detroit Wolverines. He played in one game for the team, going 1–for–5 with a run and a strikeout...
- Henry GruberHenry GruberHenry Gruber was a baseball pitcher in the late 19th century. He played 5 years, his first with the Detroit Wolverines, and then played with two Cleveland clubs, the Spiders and the Infants. He won 61 games and lost 78 in his career, and had a 3.67 E.R.A. After his time in the Majors, he played in...
- Ben GuineyBen GuineyBenjamin Franklin Guiney , was an American professional baseball player, who played in and with the Detroit Wolverines, of the National League. He batted right and left and threw right-handed...
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- Frank JonesFrank Jones (baseball)Frank M. Jones , is a professional baseball player who played shortstop and outfielder in the Major Leagues for the 1884 Detroit Wolverines.-External links:...
- Henry Jones
- Jack JonesJack Jones (pitcher)Daniel Albion "Jack" Jones was a professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball in 1883, splitting the season between the Detroit Wolverines and Philadelphia Athletics.-External links:...
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- Jim ManningJim Manning (outfielder)James H. Manning was a major league baseball player. Though he was primarily an outfielder, Manning was an early utility player, playing games at three infield positions throughout his career...
- Tom MansellTom MansellThomas Edward Mansell was a 19th-century professional baseball player. Mansell played outfield for parts of three seasons in Major League Baseball: , , and . He played a total of eleven seasons professionally, from until . His brothers John and Mike also played baseball professionally.-External...
- Jack McGeacheyJack McGeacheyJohn Charles McGeachey , was a Major League Baseball player who played outfielder from -. He would play for the Detroit Wolverines, St. Louis Maroons, Indianapolis Hoosiers, Brooklyn Ward's Wonders, Philadelphia Athletics, and Boston Reds.-External links:...
- Mike McGearyMike McGearyMichael Henry McGeary was an American Major League Baseball player. He played mainly infield positions during his 11 league seasons, which included stints for seven different teams in two leagues. Three of those teams employed him as player-manager.McGeary was a native of Philadelphia...
- Deacon McGuireDeacon McGuireJames Thomas "Deacon" McGuire was a catcher, manager and coach in Major League Baseball who spent over a quarter of a century playing professional baseball in a much-traveled career which saw him set several records for durability...
- Frank McIntyreFrank McIntyre (baseball)Frank W. McIntyre was a Major League Baseball pitcher. He started one game for the 1883 Detroit Wolverines and two games for the 1883 Columbus Buckeyes.-External links:*...
- Mox McQueryMox McQueryWilliam Thomas "Mox" McQuery was a Major League Baseball first baseman. He played for the Cincinnati Outlaw Reds of the Union Association, the Detroit Wolverines and the Kansas City Cowboys , both of the National League, and the Syracuse Stars and Washington Statesmen , both of the American...
- Frank MeinkeFrank MeinkeFrank Louis Meinke , was a professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues from -. He would play for the Detroit Wolverines.-External links:...
- Jerrie MooreJerrie MooreJeremiah S. Moore was a Major League Baseball catcher/outfielder in the 19th century. He was a native of Windsor, Ontario, Canada. In 1884 he played for the Altoona Mountain City of the Union Association and the Cleveland Blues of the National League...
- Gene MoriarityGene MoriarityEugene John Moriarity was a 19th century Major League Baseball outfielder. He played in the majors from 1884–1885, then spent several years in the minor leagues before returning to the majors in 1892.-External links:*...
- Tom MorrisseyTom Morrissey (baseball)Tom J. Morrissey was an American Major League Baseball player from Janesville, Wisconsin, who played third base for the Detroit Wolverines of the National League, and the Milwaukee Brewers of the Union Association. In his 14 game Major League career, he batted 54 times, collected...
- Charlie Morton
- Frank MountainFrank MountainFrank Henry Mountain was a 19th century Major League Baseball pitcher. He played for the Troy Trojans , Detroit Wolverines , Worcester Ruby Legs , Philadelphia Athletics , Columbus Buckeyes , and Pittsburgh Alleghenys...
- Mike MoynahanMike MoynahanMichael Moynahan , was a Major League Baseball infielder. He played all or part of four seasons in the majors, between and , for the Buffalo Bisons, Detroit Wolverines, Cleveland Blues, and Philadelphia Athletics.-External links:...
- Tony MullaneTony MullaneAnthony John "Tony" Mullane , nickamed "Count" and "The Apollo of the Box", was an Irish Major League Baseball player who pitched for seven teams during his 13-season career...
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- Marr PhillipsMarr PhillipsMarr B. Phillips Marr B. Phillips Marr B. Phillips (June 16, 1857 in Pittsburgh, PA - April 1, 1928 in Pittsburgh, PA was a Major League Baseball shortstop for three seasons. He was a member of the 1890 Rochester Bronchos, and also played for the Detroit Wolverines.-References:...
- Martin PowellMartin Powell (19th century baseball player)Martin J. Powell was a 19th century baseball player for the Detroit Wolverines and the Cincinnati Outlaw Reds. He played Major League Baseball from 1881-1884. He was born in Fitchburg, Massachusetts and he died in Fitchburg, Massachusetts.-References:...
- Walter PrinceWalter PrinceWalter Farr Prince was a Major League Baseball player who played first base from -.-External links:...
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- George RadbournGeorge RadbournGeorge B. Radbourn was a Major League Baseball pitcher. Radbourn played for the Detroit Wolverines in . In 3 career games, he had a 1-2 record with a 6.55 ERA.Radbourn was born and died in Bloomington, Illinois....
- Charlie ReilleyCharlie ReilleyCharles Augustine Reilley was a Major League Baseball player for parts of five seasons.-Career:...
- Hardy RichardsonHardy RichardsonAbram Harding "Hardy" Richardson was a second basemen and outfielder mostly, who played in the Major Leagues for a number of teams throughout the 19th century. Most of Richardson's career was with the Buffalo Bisons...
- Frank RingoFrank RingoFrank C. Ringo was a Major League Baseball catcher. He played all or part of four seasons in the majors, from until , for five different teams....
- Yank RobinsonYank RobinsonWilliam H. "Yank" Robinson was a Major League Baseball player who played ten years in the Major Leagues from - .-Career:...
- Jack RoweJack RoweJohn Charles "Jack" Rowe was an American baseball player.Rowe was born in Hamburg, Pennsylvania, in 1911. He first played baseball under Tom Loftus with the Peoria Reds in 1878. In 1879, Rowe and his brother, Dave Rowe, signed with the Rockford team in the newly formed Northwestern League...
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- Edward SantryEdward SantryEdward Santry , is a professional baseball player who played shortstop in the Major Leagues for the 1884 Detroit Wolverines.-External links:...
- Ted SchefflerTed SchefflerTheodore J. "Ted" Scheffler was a Major League Baseball outfielder who played for the Detroit Wolverines in 1888 and the Rochester Broncos in 1890.-External links:...
- Frank ScheibeckFrank ScheibeckFrank Scheibeck was a shortstop in Major League Baseball in the 19th century.-Sources:...
- Milt ScottMilt ScottMilton Parker Scott was a first baseman in Major League Baseball. He played all or part of four seasons in the majors between and . He is buried at Loudon Park Cemetery in Baltimore, Maryland.-External links:...
- Dupee ShawDupee ShawFrederick Lander "Dupee" Shaw , was an American Major League Baseball player who played pitcher in the Majors from to . He would play for the Detroit Wolverines, Boston Reds, Providence Grays, and Washington Nationals...
- Billy ShindleBilly ShindleWilliam D. "Billy" Shindle was a third baseman in Major League Baseball who played from through for the Detroit Wolverines , Baltimore Orioles , Philadelphia Athletics , Philadelphia Phillies , and the Brooklyn Grooms & Bridegrooms . Shindle batted and threw right-handed...
- Bill SmithBill Smith (right-handed pitcher)Frederick William Smith , was a Major League Baseball player who played pitcher in for the Detroit Wolverines of the National League.-External links:...
- Phenomenal SmithPhenomenal SmithJohn Francis "Phenomenal" Smith, Born as John Francis Gammon, was an American Major League Baseball player from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania who pitched for six different teams during his eight year career....
- Dan Stearns
- Sy SutcliffeSy SutcliffeElmer Ellsworth "Sy" Sutcliffe was a Major League Baseball player in the 19th century. He played for the Baltimore Orioles and Washington Statesmen. However, his career was cut short with his early death; he died of Bright's Disease at age 30.- Family :Sutcliffe married Ella Traver on September...
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- Billy Taylor
- Sam ThompsonSam ThompsonSamuel Luther Thompson was a 19th century Major League Baseball player. "Big Sam" was known for his offensive production and was second on the career home runs list at the time of his retirement...
ß - Sam TrottSam TrottSamuel W. Trott was an American professional baseball player and manager who played eight seasons for the Boston Red Caps, Detroit Wolverines and Baltimore Orioles...
- Dasher TroyDasher TroyJohn Joseph "Dasher" Troy , was an American Major League Baseball player who played mainly as a second baseman from to . He played for the Detroit Wolverines, Providence Grays, New York Gothams, and the New York Metropolitans. He was born in New York City, and died at the age of 81 in Ozone Park,...
- Larry TwitchellLarry TwitchellLawrence Grant Twitchell was a Major League baseball outfielder. Twitchell was born in Cleveland, Ohio.On August 15, , he hit for the cycle, getting 6 hits in 6 at bats to lead the Cleveland Spiders over the Boston Beaneaters...
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- Walt WalkerWalt WalkerWalter S. Walker was a Major League Baseball player. Walker played for Detroit Wolverines in the 1884 season. He played just one game in his career, having one hit in four at-bats, with one run scored....
- Joe WeberJoe Weber (baseball)Joseph Edward Weber , was a Canadian professional baseball player, who played in with the Detroit Wolverines, of the National League. In his two game career, Weber had no hits in 8 at-bats....
- Jake WellsJake WellsJacobs Wells was a right-handed Major League Baseball catcher who played for the Detroit Wolverines in 1888 and the St. Louis Browns in 1890....
- Deacon WhiteDeacon WhiteJames Laurie "Deacon" White was an American baseball player who was one of the principal stars during the first two decades of the sport's professional era...
- Will WhiteWill WhiteWilliam Henry "Whoop-La" White was an American Major League Baseball pitcher.White made his debut on July 20, 1877 with the Boston Red Caps at the age of 23...
- Art WhitneyArt WhitneyArthur Wilson Whitney born in Brockton, Massachusetts was a Major League Baseball third baseman from until...
- Stump WiedmanStump WiedmanGeorge Edward "Stump" Wiedman was a Major League Baseball pitcher and outfielder for 9 years from 1880-1888.Born in Rochester, New York, Stump appeared in 279 games as a right-handed pitcher but also appeared in 122 games as an outfielder. He began his Major League career in 1881 with the Buffalo...
- Julius WilligrodJulius WilligrodJulius Willigrod was an American professional baseball player who played outfielder and shortstop in 1882 for the Cleveland Blues and Detroit Wolverines of the National League.-External links:...
- Sam WiseSam WiseSamuel Washington Wise , is a former professional baseball player who played short stop in the Major Leagues from 1881-1893...
- Fred WoodFred Wood (baseball)Frederick Llewellyn Wood was a Canadian-born Major League Baseball player for two seasons. He played in 12 games for the Detroit Wolverines of the National League in , splitting his fielding time between catcher and right field. In 42 at bats, he gathered just two hits for a .048 batting...
- George Wood