Union Association facts for kids
The Union Association was a professional baseball league that was part of Major League Baseball. It only played for one season, in 1884.
What Was the Union Association?
The Union Association was a baseball league that existed for a very short time. It was one of the major leagues in baseball during the 1880s. This league was created to compete with other baseball leagues that were popular at the time.
The Only Season: 1884
The Union Association only played games during the year 1884. Many teams joined the league, but not all of them lasted for the whole season. This was common in early baseball history.
The St. Louis Maroons
During its single season, the St. Louis Maroons were the best team in the Union Association. They had an amazing record, winning 94 games and only losing 19. This made them the champions of the league.
