The 1888 Detroit Wolverines finished the season with a 68–63 record, finishing in fifth place in the National League. After the season, the ownership, having lost so much money on the team, disbanded
1888 Detroit Wolverines
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William Henry Watkins, sometimes known as "Wattie," or "Watty," was a Canadian-born professional baseball player, manager, executive, and team owner whose career in organized baseball spanned 47 years
1888 Detroit Wolverines season
…Wolverines League National League Ballpark Recreation Park City Detroit, Michigan Record 68–63 (.519) League place 5th Owner Frederick K. Stearns Managers Bill Watkins, Robert Leadley The 1888 Detroit Wolverines finished the season with a 68–63 record, finishing in fifth place in the National League. After the season…
W. H. Watkins
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