Managers of the Buffalo Bisons (1879 - 1885) by Baseball Almanac

Managers of the Buffalo Bisons

This is a comprehensive list of managers for the Buffalo Bisons organization. Win / loss statistics, winning percentage, position in division, and games behind the leader are also shown for each manager.

"Short and stocky, he (Pud Galvin) was a tireless worker with a deceptive pick-off move. He also excelled as a fielder and hitter." - National Baseball Hall of Fame

Buffalo Bisons Managers & Finishes
Year	Uniform #	Manager(s)	Wins	Losses	WP	Finish	GB
1879	n/a	John Clapp	46	32	.590	3^rd	10
1880	n/a	Sam Crane	24	58	.293	7^th	42
1881	n/a	Jim O'Rourke	45	38	.542	3^rd	10½
1882	n/a		45	39	.563	3^rd	10
1883	n/a		52	45	.536	5^th	10½
1884	n/a		64	47	.577	3^rd	19½
1885	n/a	Pud Galvin	7	17	.292	7^th	49
1885	n/a	Jack Chapman	31	57	.352	7^th	49
Buffalo Bisons Managers & Finishes

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Trivia alert: Did you know that the franchise played their last game on October 7, 1885? Twelve fans were in attendance, Dupee Shaw of Providence won both ends of the doubleheader, and game two was a five inning no-hitter.

Prior to 1879 this franchise played in the International Association. In 1878 they won the pennant, behind the arm of Pud Galvin and the bat of Dan Brouthers, and were admitted into the National League the following season.

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