| Kansas City Cowboys | |
|---|---|
| Information | |
| League | National League |
| Location | Kansas City,Missouri |
| Ballpark | League Park |
| Founded | 1886 |
| Folded | 1886 |
| Colors | Brown, white |
| Manager | Dave Rowe |
TheKansas City Cowboys were aNational League baseball team that played one season in1886. They played atLeague Park and finished with a 30–91 record. They finished in seventh place, ahead of another new team, theWashington Nationals. They were not connected to theUnion Association Cowboys.
The Cowboys were admitted to the National League on a trial basis for the 1886 season.[1] The team went out of business in February, 1887, having been forced to sell its players back to the league for $6,000. They were replaced in the league byPittsburgh, which moved to the league from theAmerican Association.[2]