Posted By:
Gilbert MainesYour time is not up, Joe, come on.
1886 was the last year of dominance by Anson & Co'a White Stockings. And their dominance was ended by them passing the crown for the first time to the AA: Browns Champions.
Fortunately, Detroit was equal to the task of wrestling the crown back for the NL. Lady Baldwin contributed some to this effort, but the previous year's amazing performance pretty much finished him up. Getzein took over the majority of the pitching load supported by a cast of superstars which easily rivalled, and in many respects surpassed, those who White Stockings were ever capable to muster. Their lineup boasted in part of: Dan Brouthers, Deacon White, Hardy Richardson, Sure Shot Dunlap, Sam Thompson and others....
You are up Joe.