1887 Detroit Wolverines Game-by-Game Results
National League (NL)
Team Record: 79-45
Finished 1st in the NL
Attendance: 16,700, Avg. 3,340
Ballpark: Recreation Park
Won World Series
World Series - Defeated St. Louis Browns 10-5
Manager: Bill Watkins (79-45)
Location: Detroit, Michigan
1887 Detroit Wolverines StatisticsTeam Record: 79-45
Finished 1st in the NL
Attendance: 16,700, Avg. 3,340
Ballpark: Recreation Park
Won World Series
World Series - Defeated St. Louis Browns 10-5
Manager: Bill Watkins (79-45)
Location: Detroit, Michigan
1887 Detroit Wolverines Roster
The Detroit Wolverines of the National League ended the 1887 season with a record of 79 wins and 45 losses, finishing first in the NL.
The Wolverines topped the circuit with 969 runs, ignited by 55 home runs. Detroit allowed 710 runs. Dan Brouthers paced the team with 12 home runs Sam Thompson drove in 166 runs and topped batters with significant playing time by connecting at a .372 clip. Pretzels Getzien notched 29 wins on the mound for the squad, while Pete Conway recorded a 2.90 ERA, leading regularly-used pitchers.
Bill Watkins coached the team. The 1887 Detroit Wolverines won the World Series.
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Regular Season Runs For: 0
Regular Season Runs Against: 0
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