Boston Red Stockings (1871–1875)
5 seasons from 1871 to 1875
The Boston Red Stockings played from 1871 to 1875, a total of 5 seasons. The franchise's all-time record is 225-60 (.789). 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
5 seasons
| Year | League | W | L | Win% | Finish | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1875 | 71 | 8 | .899 | 1 | Pennant | |
| 1874 | 52 | 18 | .743 | 1 | Pennant | |
| 1873 | 43 | 16 | .729 | 1 | Pennant | |
| 1872 | 39 | 8 | .830 | 1 | Pennant | |
| 1871 | 20 | 10 | .667 | 3 | - |
Boston Red Stockings: the seasons in brief
Under the code BS1, the Boston Red Stockings have 5 seasons on record, running from 1871 through 1875. The first season, 1871, finished 20-10, 3rd; the most recent, 1875, finished 71-8, 1st. 1872 brought a 39-8 record, 1st. For 1873, the table shows 43 wins and 16 losses, 1st. The 1874 row reads 52-18, 1st. In 1875 the Boston Red Stockings went 71-8 (.899), 1st.
The strongest season by Win% was 1875: 71-8, .899. The weakest year was 1871, 20-10. Pennants without a Series title: 1872, 1873, 1874, and 1875. The longest unbroken run of winning records lasted from 1871 to 1875. The franchise these seasons belong to has its own page: Boston Red Stockings. Each season listed leads to a full season page showing who played and who led the club, starting from 1875.
Boston Red Stockings: Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the all-time record of the Boston Red Stockings?
- 225-60 across 5 seasons, .789.
- How many World Series have the Boston Red Stockings won?
- None on record under this team code.
- What seasons did the Boston Red Stockings play?
- From 1871 to 1875.