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The Brooklyn Excelsiors were an amateur baseball team that played in Brooklyn, New York. Formed in 1854, the Excelsior ballclub featured stars such as Jim Creighton, Asa Brainard, and Candy Cummings. The team is known for originating the "Brooklyn-style" baseball cap, precursor to the modern cap. They also were one of the first baseball clubs to undertake a long-distance tour to compete outside their home region.

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  • Excelsior of Brooklyn (en)
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  • The Brooklyn Excelsiors were an amateur baseball team that played in Brooklyn, New York. Formed in 1854, the Excelsior ballclub featured stars such as Jim Creighton, Asa Brainard, and Candy Cummings. The team is known for originating the "Brooklyn-style" baseball cap, precursor to the modern cap. They also were one of the first baseball clubs to undertake a long-distance tour to compete outside their home region. (en)
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  • Excelsior Base Ball Club of Brooklyn (en)
  • Excelsior of Brooklyn (en)
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  • Jolly Young Bachelor Base Ball Club (en)
  • Motto Ever Ownward! (en)
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  • Excelsior of Brooklyn (en)
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  • Excelsior Base Ball Club of Brooklyn (en)
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  • Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn
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  • Dr. Joseph Bainbridge Jones (en)
  • Jeremiah Nelson Tappan (en)
  • Richard K. Cooke (en)
  • South End of Court Street Red Hook (en)
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