The Emporia Maroons, Leavenworth Soldiers and Topeka Giants teams joined Troy in beginning league play on May 16, 1895.
[1][2] Troy was noted to be the smallest city in the four–team league, with the team first forming in March 1895.
Jacob Buckhart, an American Indian catcher, also was noted to have played for Troy.
[4][5][6][7] It was noted that after the Kansas State League finished the 1895 season early, Troy continued playing.
Devereaux was noted to have played the rest of his professional career for teams in California, spanning 17 seasons.