68-63 (.519)
5th place
in NL
The National League and the American Association faced each other in a World's Championship Series at the end of the season to determine an overall champion.
Ballpark
Recreation Park
Attendance
Unknown
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Detroit Wolverines
1888 Season Recap
The 1888 Detroit Wolverines, managed by Bill Watkins (49-44) and Bob Leadley (19-19), missed the postseason after finishing the NL regular season in 5th place with a 68-63 record.