The Western Association Sioux City Corn Huskers
Sioux City Corn Huskers made their first appearance in the Western Association in 1888, replacing the St. Louis Whites (Whites disbanded June 20th, Corn Huskers beginning on July 4th). The Corn Huskers themselves would disband before the end of the 1888 season (Oct 1st, ~one week short of season finally) but would return for start of 1889 season and remain in the Western Association until the League itself disbanded at the close of 1891. They finished in 1st place in 1891.
Due to the Corn Huskers timing of joining the Western Association (mid summer 1888), all N172 cards of the Corn Huskers date to 1889. However, just like all other National League, American Association, and Western Association teams of 1889, the whole team was well represented with 12 players, 55 poses.
__________________
Best Regards,
Joe Gonsowski
COLLECTOR OF:
- 19th century Detroit memorabilia and cards with emphasis on Goodwin & Co. issues ( N172 / N173 / N175 ) and Tomlinson cabinets
- N333 SF Hess Newsboys League cards (all teams)
- Pre ATC Merger (1890 and prior) cigarette packs and redemption coupons from all manufacturers
|