(They were unrelated to the Syracuse Stars of the American Association, who played for one year, in 1890.)

Established as an independent team in 1877, the Stars joined the International Association for the 1878 season.

The team had a record of 22 wins and 48 losses, and did not finish their season, folding on September 10.

[1] They were 7th in the 8-team National League, ahead of the 19–56 Troy Trojans, who also did not complete their schedule.

Mike Dorgan managed 43 of the Stars' games (with a 17–26 record).