On February 9, 1886, the National League admitted the Kansas City Cowboys for a one year trial. The Cowboys failed the trial and on November 18, 1886, they were replaced by the Pittsburgh Allegheneys.
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Did you know that during the Kansas City Cowboys only season Stump Wiedman, their starting pitcher, led the National League in games lost with thirty-six?