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The original Wyandotte Star Club was initially formed in the mid 19th century in Wyandotte, Michigan. In a letter and score card dated October 5th, 1867, the Star Club won a sweeping victory against the Monitor Club of Taylor – beating them 85 – 15! This intriguing document, one of a handful of early baseball records in southeastern Michigan, is the inspiration for our reformed team. (Document currently on display at the Wyandotte Museum.) September 8th, 2007, was the inaugural match of the new Stars – 140 years after the original team took the field. Our players wear historic reproduction uniforms specially made by K & P Weaver of Connecticut and paid for by the generous donations of local businesses, including BASF, Quint Plumbing, EW Smith Insurance Agency, Morgan Stanley, and Councilman Todd Browning. The Y & • logo was used by Wyandotte sports teams in the 19th century, which is evidenced by archival images in our collection. While we do not have photographic evidence of the original Star team – only a score card survives to convey their existence - the uniforms on the field today are reproductions of what was worn by organized clubs at the time. We believe these uniforms and our dedicated players preserve the spirit of Wyandotte’s historic sports teams and bring to life the traditions and camaraderie of early base ball. ContactJody Chansuolme |