Empire Club of St. Louis
| Nick Name | Empire |
|---|---|
| Earliest Known Date | Tuesday, April 17, 1860 (Foundation Date) |
| Last Known Game | |
| Location | St. Louis, MO, United States |
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| NABBP Status | |
| Nine Class | Senior |
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| Description | The Daily Missouri Democrat, July 18, 1860 reports on a game between the Empire and Morning Star, played at the corner of 27th and Biddle. The Daily Missouri Democrat (of St. Louis), June 19, 1868 reports this club was formed April 16, 1860, with B. J. Higgins as first president.[ba] Jeffrey Kittel's article on this club in "Base Ball Pioneers" says this club was formed originally from men connected to the city fire department. The club claimed to be the "champions of the West" 8 of its first 10 years. |
| Sources | NYSM 600819. Morris et al., "Base Ball Pioneers" The Daily Missouri Democrat (of St. Louis), June 19, 1868. St Louis Globe Democrat, April 19, 1860 |
| Source Image | [[Image:|left|thumb]] |
| Has Source On Hand | No |
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| Found by | Richard Hershberger, (TOP CLUB) |
| Submission Note | |
| Entered by | Bruce Allardice |
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| Entry Origin | Richard Hershberger Spreadsheets |
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Win/Loss Records As Far As We Now Know
Warning: Users should not rely on a team's won-loss record as a reflection of its "standing" among all base ball clubs. Team schedules were not balanced, and a good record against mostly weak opponents does not signify a leading club.
| Year | Games | Wins | Losses | Ties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 | 3 Played | 2 Won | 1 Lost | 0 Tied |
| 1861 | 4 Played | 3 Won | 1 Lost | 0 Tied |
| 1862 | 6 Played | 4 Won | 1 Lost | 0 Tied |
| 1863 | 3 Played | 0 Won | 2 Lost | 0 Tied |
| 1864 | 1 Played | 1 Won | 0 Lost | 0 Tied |
| 1865 | 3 Played | 3 Won | 0 Lost | 0 Tied |
| 1866 | 3 Played | 1 Won | 2 Lost | 0 Tied |
| 1867 | 7 Played | 2 Won | 5 Lost | 0 Tied |
| 1868 | 16 Played | 8 Won | 8 Lost | 0 Tied |
| 1869 | 23 Played | 18 Won | 4 Lost | 0 Tied |
| 1870 | 21 Played | 14 Won | 7 Lost | 0 Tied |
Ballgames
Players
| Player | Years | Roles | Edit Association with Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Worth | |||
| Charles Stevens | |||
| David Duffy | |||
| J.D. Fitzgibbon | |||
| J.J. Spalding | |||
| J.W. O'Connell | |||
| James Barron | |||
| John Ilcen | |||
| John Shockey | |||
| Thomas Murray |
Playing Fields
| Field | Years | Edit Association with Club |
|---|---|---|
| Gamble Lawn, St. Louis | 1860s |
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