Excelsior Club of Chicago
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| Nick Name | Excelsior |
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| Earliest Known Date | 1858 |
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| Location | Chicago, IL, United States |
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| Description | "Dear Spirit – The baseball clubs of this city are in active preparation for their season, which promises to be a lively one. There are three or four clubs here. The Excelsior is the most prominent one, and is one of the pioneer clubs, having been in existence for a year or more." Signed, "Chicago," May 1, 1859. Spirit of the Times, as referenced in Spink, The National Game, page 63. |
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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 |
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| 1858 | 2 Played | 2 Won | 0 Lost | 0 Tied |
| 1859 | 6 Played | 2 Won | 2 Lost | 0 Tied |
| 1860 | 5 Played | 0 Won | 2 Lost | 0 Tied |
| 1865 | 6 Played | 5 Won | 0 Lost | 0 Tied |
| 1868 | 1 Played | 1 Won | 0 Lost | 0 Tied |
Ballgames
Players
No players have been associated with this Club yet.
Playing Fields
| Field | Years | Edit Association with Club |
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| Excelsior Grounds, State and 22nd | 1868 | |
| Excelsior grounds at the corner of Lake and May streets |
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