Excelsior Club of Chicago
| Nick Name | Excelsior |
|---|---|
| Earliest Known Date | 1858 |
| Last Known Game | |
| 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. In fact, the Excelsior club played games in 1858. See games compilation. The Chicago Tribune, May 31, 1868, has an article on the new grounds of the Excelsior club, on Sate St. near 23rd, a fenced in area 475 x 700 "perfectly smooth and level" with an amphitheater for the fans and facilities for the players. |
| Sources | Spink, The National Game, page 63. |
| Source Image | [[Image:|left|thumb]] |
| Has Source On Hand | No |
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| Entered by | Bruce Allardice |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Excelsior Grounds, State and 22nd | 1868 | |
| Excelsior grounds at the corner of Lake and May streets |
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