Buffalo Bisons (1879–1885)
7 seasons from 1879 to 1885
The Buffalo Bisons played from 1879 to 1885, a total of 7 seasons. The franchise's all-time record is 314-333 (.485). They have not won a World Series.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- L (Losses):
- Games charged to the pitcher of record when the opposing team took a lead it never surrendered.
- Win% (Winning Percentage):
- Wins divided by games decided.
Data updated
7 seasons
| Year | League | W | L | Win% | Finish | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1885 | NL | 38 | 74 | .339 | 7 | - |
| 1884 | NL | 64 | 47 | .577 | 3 | - |
| 1883 | NL | 52 | 45 | .536 | 5 | - |
| 1882 | NL | 45 | 39 | .536 | 3 | - |
| 1881 | NL | 45 | 38 | .542 | 3 | - |
| 1880 | NL | 24 | 58 | .293 | 7 | - |
| 1879 | NL | 46 | 32 | .590 | 3 | - |
Buffalo Bisons: the seasons in brief
The BFN record for the Buffalo Bisons spans 7 seasons, 1879 to 1885. At the ends of the table: 1879 at 46-32, 3rd and 1885 at 38-74, 7th. The 1880 row reads 24-58, 7th in the National League. In 1881 the Buffalo Bisons went 45-38 (.542), 3rd in the National League. In 1882 the Buffalo Bisons went 45-39 (.536), 3rd in the National League. The 1883 row reads 52-45, 5th in the National League. For 1884, the table shows 64 wins and 47 losses, 3rd in the National League. For 1885, the table shows 38 wins and 74 losses, 7th in the National League.
All of these seasons belong to the National League. The best winning percentage belongs to 1879, when the Buffalo Bisons went 46-32 (.590). The weakest year was 1880, 24-58. The most wins in one season came in 1884, with 64. The Playoffs column is empty for every BFN season. The longest unbroken run of winning records lasted from 1881 to 1884. For the full franchise record across names and cities, see Buffalo Bisons. Every BFN season links to a team-season page with the roster and team leaders, starting from 1885.
Buffalo Bisons: Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the all-time record of the Buffalo Bisons?
- 314-333 across 7 seasons, .485.
- How many World Series have the Buffalo Bisons won?
- None on record under this team code.
- What seasons did the Buffalo Bisons play?
- From 1879 to 1885.