1894 Cincinnati (Cincinnatis, Reds)

These renderings are based on written documentation for uniform style and color. No visual documentation is known and an artist’s conceptualization is used to create the renderings.

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Visual documentation on these uniforms:
None

Written documentation on these uniforms:
March 1894: “Cincinnati, March 28.— […] The new uniforms came in from St. Louis today. The regulation white and red will be worn at home, and blue suits and red stockings will take their place abroad.” From The Sporting Life, March 31, 1894. Research from Chuck McGill.

April 1894: “Captain Comiskey will be in uniform and on the coaching line in every game the Reds play this season at home and abroad.” From The Sporting Life, April 21, 1894.

Team genealogy: Cincinnati 1881-
Cincinnati was formed in 1881 to join the American Association (AA) for its inaugural season in 1882. The AA was a major league operating between 1882 and 1891. Cincinnati played in the AA throughout the 1880s and then joined the National League (NL) for the 1890 season. The NL began operation in 1876. Cincinnati has played every year in the NL from 1890 to present time. Information from wikipedia.