The 1887 St. Louis Browns season was the team's 6th season in St. Louis, Missouri and the 6th season in the American Association. The Browns went 95-40 during the season and finished first in the American Association, winning their third pennant in a row. In the World Series the Browns played the National League champion Detroit Wolverines, losing the series 10 games to 5.
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