| 1887 St. Louis Browns | ||
|---|---|---|
| American Association Champions | ||
| League | American Association | |
| Ballpark | Sportsman's Park | |
| City | St. Louis, Missouri | |
| Record | 95–40 (.704) | |
| League place | 1st | |
| Owner | Chris von der Ahe | |
| Manager | Charlie Comiskey | |
| Stats | ESPN.com BB-reference | |
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The 1887 St. Louis Browns season was the team's sixth season in St. Louis, Missouri, and the sixth season in the American Association. The Browns went 95–40 during the season and finished first in the American Association, winning their third pennant in a row. The team amassed 581 stolen bases, the most for any team whose records are recognized by Major League Baseball (MLB).[1] In a postseason series (now referred to as the 1887 World Series), the Browns played the National League champion Detroit Wolverines, losing the series 10 games to 5.
- ^ "Team Stolen Base Records & Team Caught Stealing Records". Baseball Almanac. Retrieved April 17, 2022.