1882 Providence Grays season

The Providence Grays hired veteran manager Harry Wright to guide the team in 1882 and the team seemed to improve. They held first place until September 17, but then suffered a losing streak that dropped the team into second place.

1882 Providence Grays
LeagueNational League
BallparkMesser Street Grounds
CityProvidence, Rhode Island
OwnerC. T. Gardner
ManagerHarry Wright

After the season ended, they played a three-game postseason series against the Boston Red Caps for the "Championship of New England." Providence won the series, two games to one, thanks to shutouts pitched by John Montgomery Ward and Hoss Radbourn.

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