Kansas City Cowboys (AA) all-time roster

[2][3] The team began the 1888 season with part-time outfielder Dave Rowe as their player-manager.

[4] He was replaced with second baseman Sam Barkley, who did not improve the team's play, winning 22 of the next 58 games.

[4] Although the Cowboys completed their initial season in last place out of the league's eight teams, there were notable player achievements; on June 6, Henry Porter threw a no-hitter, and on June 13, Barkley hit for the cycle.

[4][5][6] The franchise's only future Hall of Fame player, "Slidin' Billy" Hamilton, began his career as a part-time outfielder in 1888, and was their starting right fielder in 1889.

[10][11] On November 15, 1889, the Cowboys submitted their resignation from the AA and joined the Western Association as the Kansas City Blues for the 1890 season.

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Team photograph of the 1888 Kansas City Cowboys
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Sam Barkley was their starting second baseman and in 1888, he managed 58 games.
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Jim Burns played center field in 1889, and he led the team with five home runs .
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Pitcher Jim Conway won 19 games in 1889.
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Billy Hamilton was the only player for the Cowboys to be elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame .
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Herman Long played shortstop in 1889 and scored 137 runs .
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As a starting pitcher in 1889, Parke Swartzel completed 45 of his 47 games started .