Hens to pay homage to 1883 'Blue Stockings'!

Go back in time with the Mud Hens this Saturday as the boys of summer pay tribute to the 1883 Toledos team, commonly referred to as the 'Toledo Blue Stockings'. The Hens will wear special replica Toledos jerseys during the game. Buy tickets!

The 1883 Toledos were the first professional baseball team in Toledo baseball history. They played their home games at League Park on Monroe Street, between 13th & 15th Street. The Toledos won the 1883 Northwestern League Championship, and joined the Major League American Association the following year.

The team is famous for being the first Major League American Association team with African American players on the roster, most notably Moses Fleetwood Walker.

The jerseys will be auctioned off silently on the Main Concourse during the game. Proceeds from the auction will benefit the Ronald McDonald House.