List of Detroit Wolverines managers

Morton managed the Wolverines for 38 games in 1885 before being replaced by Bill Watkins.

[2] Morton won just 7 games against 31 losses for a winning percentage of .184, the lowest of any Wolverines' manager.

[2] In 1887, Watkins managed the Wolverines' the National League championship with a record of 79 wins and 45 losses, with 3 ties.

[9] The Wolverines defeated the American Association champion St. Louis Browns in the 1887 World Series winning 10 games and losing 5.

[2] Leadley replaced Watkins midway through the 1888 season, managing 40 games with 19 wins and 19 losses.

Frank Bancroft was the Detroit Wolverines ' first manager.