| 1881 Buffalo Bisons | |
|---|---|
| League | National League |
| Ballpark | Riverside Park |
| City | Buffalo, New York |
| Manager | Jim O'Rourke |
The 1881 Buffalo Bisons finished the season with a 45–38 record, good for third place in the National League.
A highlight from this season occurred on September 15. In a 12-inning game against Worcester, Buffalo second baseman Davy Force recorded 12 putouts, seven assists, two unassisted double plays, participated in a triple play, and made just one error in 20 chances.