The team existed for one season, 1890, and played in the Players' League.
The Bisons played their home games at Olympic Park.
Hall of Famer Connie Mack was part owner and catcher for the Bisons.
In their only year as a major league franchise, the Bisons finished the 1890 season with a 36-96 record, last place in the PL.
Dummy Hoy led Buffalo with a .298 batting average, and both Bert Cunningham and George Haddock led the team with 9 wins.