1891 Rochester (Rochesters)
This rendering is based on written documentation for uniform style and color. No visual documentation is known and an artist’s conceptualization is used to create the rendering.
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April 1891: “The uniforms of the [Rochester] club will be pearl gray with black trimmings, black caps and stockings.” From the Buffalo Courier, April 10, 1891, citing the Rochester Democrat. This report was also printed in the Lebanon (PA) Daily News, April 10, 1891. Lebanon research from Don Stokes.
April 1891: “The [Rochester] uniforms for this season are to be gray, with black trimmings and stockings, with name across the breast.” From The Sporting Life, April 18, 1891. Research from Chuck McGill. This report mentioned the city name across the shirt.
July 2, 1891, Rochester v. Lebanon at Rochester, Culver Field: “The home team made its appearance in new and gaudy uniforms, and the few faithful cranks hoped that they would prove a mascot.” From The Sporting Life, July 11, 1891. This issue also stated “The Rochesters appeared on Thursday last [July 2] in new black uniforms with maroon trimmings.” This second report was researched by Chuck McGill. Unfortunately, the new uniforms did not bring the anticipated luck as Rochester lost 7 to 2.
July 2, 1891, Rochester v. Lebanon at Rochester, Culver Field: “Arrayed in their new uniforms of black with maroon trimmings the members of the Rochester base ball aggregation made their appearance on the diamond yesterday afternoon.” From the Rochester Herald, July 3, 1891. Research from Priscilla Astifan.
Team genealogy: Rochester 1891-1892
Rochester joined the Eastern Association/League (EL) in 1891. The EL operated between 1891 and 1911 and became the International League in 1912. Rochester played in the EL in 1891 and 1892 and dropped out after the 1892 season. Information from Bill O’Neal, The International League (1992).
Rendering posted: September 16, 2017
Diggers on this uniform: Chuck McGill, Don Stokes, Priscilla Astifan,