| Milwaukee Grays | |
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| Location | Based inMilwaukee, Wisconsin |
| Founded | 1877 |
| Folded | 1878 |
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| Former ballpark | Eclipse Park II |
| Colors | Gray, white |
| Manager | Jack Chapman (1878) |
TheMilwaukee Grays were a short-lived baseball team that spent one year, 1878, in theNational League.
The team was part of theLeague Alliance, loosely affiliated with the National League, in 1877. It won 19 games and lost 13 (including a 10–7 loss to theChicago White Stockings of the NL), ending up in fourth place. "The team's sharp style and strong hometown support won them a National League berth in 1878."[1]
They won 15 games and lost 45 in 1878, finishing sixth and last in the league. Their home games were played atEclipse Park II.
The Grays were managed by formermajor leagueright fielderJack Chapman, whose nickname was "Death to Flying Things." Their best hitter wasleft fielderAbner Dalrymple, who led the team inbatting average (.354),slugging percentage (.421),runs (52), anddoubles (10). Their toppitcher wasSam Weaver, who was only 12–31 but had the fourth-bestERA in the league, a very low 1.95.
The club is remembered in the name of avintage base ball club. Along with the Milwaukee Cream Citys, the Grays are dedicated to preserving and presenting the rich history of organized baseball in Milwaukee. Current players wear replica uniforms based upon the original uniforms worn back in 1878. The modern-day Milwaukee Grays are a member of theVintage Base Ball Association.
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