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Not to be confused with the Rochester Broncos.

The Rochester Bronchos were a minor league baseball team based in Rochester, New York, from 1899[1] to 1911.[2]

In 1899, the franchise was purchased by a syndicate of local businessmen doing business as the "Flower City Baseball Company": George W. Sweeney, the president of the Rochester Trotting Association, John Nash, F. E.Youngs, Edward F. Higgins, and John H. Callahan,[3] and the team was renamed the Bronchos. The owners hired Al Buckenberger as manager, and, despite having been a last-place team the previous year, the Bronchos won the Eastern League title.[4][5] They also won the Eastern League title in 1901.[6]

In 1903, the nickname was changed to Beau Brummels. However, the team's fortunes did not improve, and the 1904 Beau Brummels were named the worst team in Rochester history, with a record of 28-105.[4]: 14–15  In 1909, the Bronchos again managed to go from last to first, improving from 55-82 to 90-61. They won the pennant the next two years as well, with 92-61 and 98-54 seasons.

Buckenberger returned to the Bronchos in 1905, but the team continued to flounder. In 1908, he was summarily fired during a game and replaced by the shortstop, Eddie Holly. In 1909, John "Big Jawn" Ganzel became the manager, and the team was renamed the Rochester Hustlers. The move was a success, with the team winning three straight Eastern League pennants in 1909–1911.[4] In 1909, the team bore the nickname Camels.[7]

Until 1908, the team played at Culver Field. That year, they moved to the newly constructed "Baseball Park".[8]

Season Record Manager Notes
1899[1] 72-43 Al Buckenberger Won Eastern League title.
1900[9] 77-56 Al Buckenberger
1901[10] ? Al Buckenberger Won Eastern League title.
1902[11] ? Hal O'Hagan and Ed McKean
1903[12] ? Al Johnson, Arthur Irwin and George Smith
1904[13] 28-105[4] George Smith
1905[14] ? Al Buckenberger
1906[15] 77-62 Al Buckenberger
1907[16] 59-76 Al Buckenberger
1908[17] 55-82 Ed Holly Finished last of eight teams.
1909[18] 90-61 John Ganzel Finished first of eight teams.
1910[19] 92-61 John Ganzel Finished first of eight teams.
1911[2] 98-54 John Ganzel Finished first of eight teams.

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References

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  1. ^ a b "1899 Rochester Bronchos". Baseball Reference. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
  2. ^ a b "1911 Rochester Bronchos". Baseball Reference. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
  3. ^ "Rochester's Franchise". Democrat and Chronicle. February 10, 1899. Retrieved June 28, 2020.
  4. ^ a b c d Mandelaro, Jim; Pitoniak, Scott (1996). Silver Seasons: The Story of the Rochester Red Wings. Syracuse University Press. ISBN 0-8156-2703-3. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
  5. ^ "untitled". Democrat and Chronicle. April 15, 1899. Retrieved June 28, 2020.
  6. ^ "The Baseball Season Ended - Rochester Won Championship With Good Margin". Montreal Daily Star. September 23, 1901. p. 2.
  7. ^ "Bisons and Leaders Battle Here Today". Buffalo Evening News. June 8, 1909. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
  8. ^ "Holly, Clancy, Loudy, with Other Luminaries of Bronch Firmament, Should Land Flag". Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. April 19, 1908. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
  9. ^ "1900 Rochester Bronchos". Baseball Reference. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
  10. ^ "1901 Rochester Bronchos". Baseball Reference. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
  11. ^ "1902 Rochester Bronchos". Baseball Reference. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
  12. ^ "1903 Rochester Bronchos". Baseball Reference. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
  13. ^ "1904 Rochester Bronchos". Baseball Reference. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
  14. ^ "1905 Rochester Bronchos". Baseball Reference. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
  15. ^ "1906 Rochester Bronchos". Baseball Reference. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
  16. ^ "1907 Rochester Bronchos". Baseball Reference. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
  17. ^ "1908 Rochester Bronchos". Baseball Reference. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
  18. ^ "1909 Rochester Bronchos". Baseball Reference. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
  19. ^ "1910 Rochester Bronchos". Baseball Reference. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
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