Milwaukee Brewers (1886–1892)

The Milwaukee Brewers (sometimes called the Creams or the Cream Citys)[a] of 1886–1892 were an American professional baseball team and a member of (in order): the Northwestern League, Western Association, American Association, and Western League.

During the 1891 season, the Cincinnati Kelly's Killers dropped out of the American Association (AA) on August 17, and the Brewers (then members of the Western Association) were recruited to finish the season.

As a major-league team, the Brewers were managed by Charlie Cushman and finished their stint in the AA the with a record of 21–15.

[2] They played home games at Borchert Field, which was known as Athletic Field or Athletic Park in 1891.

The Brewers moved on to the newly re-formed Western League, but lasted just one more season before folding.