Troy Haymakers

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Picture of the 1871 Troy Haymakers
Picture of the 1871 Troy Haymakers

The Troy Haymakers were a member of the National Association, the first professional baseball league, in 1871 and 1872. Their home games were played at Haymakers' Grounds in Troy, New York. They were managed by Lip Pike, Bill Craver, and Jimmy Wood.

During their two-year existence the Haymakers won 28 games and lost 25 for a winning percentage of .528.

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  • Wright, Marshall (2000). The National Association of Base Ball Players, 1857-1870. Jefferson, NC: McFarland & Co. ISBN 0-7864-0779-4