| 1889 Cleveland Spiders | |
|---|---|
| League | National League |
| Ballpark | National League Park |
| City | Cleveland, Ohio |
| Owner | Frank Robison |
| Manager | Tom Loftus |
Before the 1889 season, the Cleveland Blues switched from the American Association to the National League. They also earned a new nickname, the Cleveland Spiders, because so many of their players were very thin.[1][2] They finished their first season in the National League with a 61–72 record, good enough for sixth place.
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