New York Knickerbockers (1912)
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]
| New York Knickerbockers | |
|---|---|
| Information | |
| League | United States Baseball League |
| Location | New York, NY |
| Ballpark | Bronx Oval |
| Year founded | 1912 |
| Year disbanded | 1912 |
| League championships | None |
| Former name(s) | Knickerbockers (1912) |
| Colors | Cream, white, gray, black |
| Ownership | Charles White |
| Manager | William Jordon |
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]
1912 New York Knickerbockers season
| 1912 New York Knickerbockers | |
|---|---|
| Major League affiliations | |
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| Location | |
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| Other information | |
| Owner(s) | Charles White[4] |
| Manager(s) | Ambrose Hussey Jr. and Sr. |
| Local television | none |
| Local radio | none |
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The 1912 New York Knickerbockers season was the first and only season for the club. They folded with the United States Baseball League after about a month of play.
Regular season
Of the few individual game results known from that season, it is known that on opening day, May 1, 1912, the Knickerbockers battled with Reading to a 10-10 tie in 10 innings. The game was called due to darkness.[5] New York eventually ended up last in the USBL standings.
Standings
| United States Baseball League | Win | Loss | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Filipinos | 19 | 7 | .731 |
| Richmond Rebels | 15 | 11 | .577 |
| Reading (no name) | 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 |
Roster
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| Pitchers | Catchers
Infielders |
Outfielders | Managers
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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.
- http://usbleague.weebly.com/new-york-knickerbockers.html
- http://www.seamheads.com/2010/01/08/the-united-states-baseball-league/