New York Knickerbockers (1912)
| New York Knickerbockers | |
|---|---|
| Information | |
| League | United States Baseball League |
| Location | New York, NY |
| Ballpark | Bronx Oval |
| Founded | 1912 |
| Disbanded | 1912 |
| League championships | None |
| Former name(s) | Knickerbockers (1912) |
| Colors | Cream, white, gray, black |
| Ownership | Charles White |
| Manager | William Jordon |
The New York Knickerbockers were one of 8 teams in the short-lived United States Baseball League, which collapsed after just over a month of play.[1] The Knickerbockers were owned by Charles White and managed by William Jordon.[2]
1912 Standings
| Team | Win | Loss | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Filipinos | 19 | 7 | .731 |
| Richmond Rebels | 15 | 11 | .577 |
| Reading (no nickname) | 12 | 9 | .571 |
| Cincinnati Pippins | 12 | 10 | .545 |
| Washington Senators | 6 | 7 | .462 |
| Chicago Green Sox | 10 | 12 | .455 |
| Cleveland Forest City | 8 | 13 | .381 |
| New York Knickerbockers | 2 | 15 | .118 |
New York finished dead last in the standings at the end at 2-15. They were the first USBL team to fold, doing so on May 28.[3]
Notable Players
References
- ^ http://www.la84foundation.org/SportsLibrary/NASSH_Proceedings/NP1976/NP1976zi.pdf
- ^ http://usbleague.weebly.com/new-york-knickerbockers.html
- ^ Daniel, W. Harrison (2011). Baseball & Richmond: a history of the Professional game, 1884-200. Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers. p. 62. ISBN 978-0-7864-1489-5.