1892 Memphis

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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Written documentation on this uniform:
April 1892: “The Memphis team made a splendid appearance as they marched out upon the diamond. They are an athletic, active set […in] their uniforms of steel gray and black.” From The Sporting Life, April 23, 1892. Research from Chuck McGill. This report also called the Memphis team the “Bluff City lads.”

April 1892: “The Bluff City boys arrived two days ago. […] Their uniforms have also arrived and will be worn at the opening game. They are steel gray, with black caps, stockings and belt.” From the New Orleans Times-Democrat, April 14, 1892. Research from Chuck McGill.

Team genealogy: Memphis 1892-1895
Memphis joined the Southern League (SL) in 1892 when the league reformed. The reorganized SL operated between 1892 and 1896 and folded after the 1896 season. Memphis played in the SL between 1892 and July 1895, when the team dropped out. Information from wikipedia.com and baseball-reference.com.