The Brooklyn Excelsiors were an amateur baseball team that played in Brooklyn, New York. Formed in 1854

1854 in sports

-Baseball:Events* The Knickerbockers adopt some rule changes agreed in conference by their delegates with those of the Gothams and Eagles.* The Eagles win their first two matches, with the Knickerbockers in mid-November, 21–4 and 22–21...

, the Excelsior ballclub featured stars such as Jim Creighton

Jim Creighton

James Creighton, Jr. was an American baseball player during the game's amateur era, and is considered by historians to be the its first superstar. As a pitcher in baseball's amateur era, he changed the sport from a game that showcased fielding, into a confrontation between the pitcher and batter...

, Asa Brainard

Asa Brainard

Asahel "Asa" Brainard , nicknamed "Count", was the ace pitcher of the original Cincinnati Red Stockings, the first fully professional baseball team, after having pitched for the Excelsior club of Brooklyn, New York....

, and Candy Cummings

Candy Cummings

William Arthur "Candy" Cummings was a professional baseball pitcher in the National Association and National League who was credited with inventing the curveball. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1939.-Career:...

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1860 Championship Season

In 1860

1860 in sports

-Baseball:National championship* National Association of Base Ball Players champion – Brooklyn AtlanticsEvents* The Excelsior club from Brooklyn, led by the sensational fast pitcher Jim Creighton, tours as far as Buffalo, New York, spreading the game, advanced points of play and baseball...

, the Excelsior club made a now-famous tour around New York

New York

New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...

 and large cities in surrounding states. They defeated the Champion Club of Albany, the Victory Club of Troy, the Buffalo Niagaras, and the powerful Brooklyn Atlantics

Brooklyn Atlantics

The Atlantic Base Ball Club of Brooklyn was baseball's first champion and its first dynasty.Established in 1855, Atlantic was a founding member of the National Association of Base Ball Players in 1857. In 1859, with a record of 11 wins and 1 loss, Atlantic emerged as the recognized champions of...

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The Excelsiors were champions that year, finishing in a draw with the Atlantic Club. However, the Brooklyn Atlantics

Brooklyn Atlantics

The Atlantic Base Ball Club of Brooklyn was baseball's first champion and its first dynasty.Established in 1855, Atlantic was a founding member of the National Association of Base Ball Players in 1857. In 1859, with a record of 11 wins and 1 loss, Atlantic emerged as the recognized champions of...

were the accepted champions.