Philadelphia Athletics (1871–1875)
5 seasons from 1871 to 1875
The Philadelphia Athletics played from 1871 to 1875, a total of 5 seasons. The franchise's all-time record is 165-86 (.657). 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 | 53 | 20 | .726 | 2 | - | |
| 1874 | 33 | 22 | .600 | 3 | - | |
| 1873 | 28 | 23 | .549 | 5 | - | |
| 1872 | 30 | 14 | .682 | 4 | - | |
| 1871 | 21 | 7 | .750 | 1 | Pennant |
Philadelphia Athletics: the seasons in brief
The Philadelphia Athletics played 5 seasons under PH1, beginning in 1871 and ending in 1875. At the ends of the table: 1871 at 21-7, 1st and 1875 at 53-20, 2nd. The 1872 row reads 30-14, 4th. In 1873 the Philadelphia Athletics went 28-23 (.549), 5th. In 1874 the Philadelphia Athletics went 33-22 (.600), 3rd. For 1875, the table shows 53 wins and 20 losses, 2nd. By winning percentage, the high point came in 1871 at 21-7 (.750).
At the other end of the table sits 1873, a 28-23 season. The most wins in one season came in 1875, with 53. Pennants without a Series title: 1871. Second-place finishes came in 1875. The longest unbroken run of winning records lasted from 1871 to 1875. Franchise-wide totals for the Philadelphia Athletics live on the Philadelphia Athletics page. Every row opens its own team-season page with the roster and team leaders; the newest is 1875.
Philadelphia Athletics: Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the all-time record of the Philadelphia Athletics?
- 165-86 across 5 seasons, .657.
- How many World Series have the Philadelphia Athletics won?
- None on record under this team code.
- What seasons did the Philadelphia Athletics play?
- From 1871 to 1875.