Louisville Colonels (1882–1891)
10 seasons from 1882 to 1891
The Louisville Colonels played from 1882 to 1891, a total of 10 seasons. The franchise's all-time record is 574-637 (.474). 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
10 seasons
| Year | League | W | L | Win% | Finish | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1891 | AA | 54 | 83 | .394 | 8 | - |
| 1890 | AA | 88 | 44 | .667 | 1 | Pennant |
| 1889 | AA | 27 | 111 | .196 | 8 | - |
| 1888 | AA | 48 | 87 | .356 | 7 | - |
| 1887 | AA | 76 | 60 | .559 | 4 | - |
| 1886 | AA | 66 | 70 | .485 | 4 | - |
| 1885 | AA | 53 | 59 | .473 | 6 | - |
| 1884 | AA | 68 | 40 | .630 | 3 | - |
| 1883 | AA | 52 | 45 | .536 | 5 | - |
| 1882 | AA | 42 | 38 | .525 | 2 | - |
Louisville Colonels: the seasons in brief
Under the code LS2, the Louisville Colonels have 10 seasons on record, running from 1882 through 1891. The first season, 1882, finished 42-38, 2nd; the most recent, 1891, finished 54-83, 8th. For 1888, the table shows 48 wins and 87 losses, 7th in the American Association. 1889 brought a 27-111 record, 8th in the American Association. 1890 brought a 88-44 record, 1st in the American Association. The club went by more than one name under this code: the Louisville Eclipse (1882 to 1884) and the Louisville Colonels (1885 to 1891). All of these seasons belong to the American Association.
By winning percentage, the high point came in 1890 at 88-44 (.667). The weakest year was 1889, 27-111. The club also won the pennant in 1890. The club finished second in 1882. The longest unbroken run of winning records lasted from 1882 to 1884. The franchise these seasons belong to has its own page: Louisville Colonels. Every row opens its own team-season page showing who played and who led the club; the newest is 1891.
Louisville Colonels: Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the all-time record of the Louisville Colonels?
- 574-637 across 10 seasons, .474.
- How many World Series have the Louisville Colonels won?
- None on record under this team code.
- What seasons did the Louisville Colonels play?
- From 1882 to 1891.