Deaths
- May 11 - John Ake, 25, utility player on the 1884 Baltimore Orioles.
- July 8 - Frank McIntyre, 27, pitcher who appeared in 3 games in 1883.
- July 24 - Alex McKinnon, 30, first baseman who was batting .340 in his first season with the Pittsburgh Alleghenys; previously with New York and St. Louis teams.
- November 9 - Billy Riley, 32?, outfielder played in parts of 2 seasons.
- December 22 - Jud Birchall, 32?, outfielder for the American Association Philadelphia Athletics from 1882-1884.
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