The 1886 World Series was won by the St. Louis Browns of the American Association over the Chicago White Stockings of the National League, four games to two. It was played on six consecutive days, from October 18 to October 23, in Chicago and St. Louis.
This was the only win by the AA in seven postseason contests with the NL from 1884 to 1890.
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