Independent Club of Petersburg
| Nick Name | Independents |
|---|---|
| Earliest Known Date | October 1866 |
| Last Known Game | |
| Location | Petersburg, VA, United States |
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| NABBP Status | |
| Nine Class | Senior |
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| Description | The Alexandria Gazette, October 30, 1866 notes that Petersburg has just organized a baseball club. This is probably the Independents Club, which is mentioned numerous times in the local newspapers the next couple years. For example, the first mention of a baseball team in the Petersburg Progress-Index is March 27, 1867 where a meeting of the Independent BBC is announced. Same Jan. 8, 1868 reviews the Independent's 1867 season, where they won 9 of 13 games. This article gives the players names, offensive statistics, and what teams they beat. Same May 25, 1868 announces the newly elected officers of the club, with David A. Bisset Jr. as president. Bisset (1842-85) was a VMI attendee, civil engineer ,and 2nd Lt. 13th Va Cavalry CSA during the war. Petersburg VA (current pop. about 32,500) is about 25 miles S of Richmond VA and about 55 miles N of the North Carolina border. |
| Sources | The Alexandria Gazette, October 30, 1866. Petersburg Progress-Index March 27, 1867 |
| Source Image | [[Image:|left|thumb]] |
| Has Source On Hand | No |
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| Found by | Bruce Allardice |
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| Entered by | Bruce Allardice |
| First in Location | Petersburg, VA |
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| Entry Origin | Sabrpedia |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1867 | 2 Played | 1 Won | 1 Lost | 0 Tied |
Ballgames
| Page | Date | City | Borough | State | Team 1 | Team 2 | Score | First in | Contributor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballgame | 1867-04 | Petersburg | VA | Independent Club of Petersburg | Contest Club of Petersburg | 80 - 56 | Bruce Allardice | ||
| Ballgame | 1867-09-10 | Richmond | VA | Pastime Club of Richmond | Independent Club of Petersburg | 20 - 19 | Bill Hicklin |
Players
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Playing Fields
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