Excelsior of Brooklyn
The Brooklyn Excelsiors were an amateur baseball team that played in Brooklyn, New York. Formed in 1854, the Excelsior ballclub featured stars such as Jim Creighton, Asa Brainard, and Candy Cummings.
| Full name | Excelsior Base Ball Club of Brooklyn |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Jolly Young Bachelor Base Ball Club Motto Ever Ownward! |
| Founded | December 8, 1854 at Florence's Hotel, Broadway and Howards Streets in NY |
| Ground | Carroll Park (1854-1859) South End of Court Street Red Hook (1859-1870) Presidents Jeremiah Nelson Tappan (1854-1857) Dr. Joseph Bainbridge Jones (1857-1865) Richard K. Cooke (1865-1866) Dr. Joseph Bainbridge Jones (1866-1870) |
| League | NABBP Uniform Belt with 'Excelsior' written in Blackletter Font Bow ties Black Baseball caps with white brims Dark Pants White shirts with a button-on shield with a black 'E' |
The team is known for originating the "Brooklyn-style" baseball cap, precursor to the modern cap. They also were one of the first baseball clubs to undertake a long-distance tour to compete outside their home region.
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