Union Association (1884)

The Union Association was a major professional baseball league in the United States. The league was founded in 1884 with eight teams in the United States. The league folded after the 1884 season with eight teams in the United States.

Map

Final Teams (1884)

TeamVenueMunicipality
Baltimore MonumentalsBelair LotBaltimore
Boston BluesDartmouth GroundsBoston
Cincinnati Outlaw RedsBank Street GroundsCincinnati
Kansas City CowboysAthletic ParkKansas City, Missouri
Milwaukee BrewersWright Street GroundsMilwaukee
St. Louis MaroonsUnion GroundsSt. Louis
St. Paul SaintsTraveling teamSt. Paul, Minnesota
Washington NationalsCapitol GroundsWashington

Franchise Histories

  • Altoona Famous Altoonas (1884-mid-season 1884) → Kansas City Cowboys (mid-season 1884-1884)
  • Baltimore Monumentals (1884)
  • Boston Blues (1884)
  • Chicago Gold Stockings (1884-mid-season 1884) → Pittsburgh Stogies (mid-season 1884-mid-season 1884) → St. Paul Saints (mid-season 1884-1884)
  • Cincinnati Outlaw Reds (1884)
  • Philadelphia Keystones (1884-mid-season 1884) → Wilmington Quicksteps (mid-season 1884-mid-season 1884) → Milwaukee Brewers (mid-season 1884-1884)
  • St. Louis Maroons (1884) → Transferred to National League
  • Washington Nationals (1884)

Seasons and Champions

SeasonUnion Association Championship
1884St. Louis Maroons