The National League and the American Association faced each other in a World's Championship Series at the end of the season to determine an overall champion.
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y 1884 Providence Grays LogoProvidence   8428.750-
1884 Boston Beaneaters LogoBoston 7338.65810.5
1884 Buffalo Bisons LogoBuffalo 6447.57719.5
1884 New York Gothams LogoNY Giants 6250.55422.0
1884 Chicago White Stockings LogoChicago 6250.55422.0
1884 Philadelphia Quakers LogoPhil. Phillies 3973.34845.0
1884 Cleveland Blues LogoCleveland 3577.31349.0
1884 Detroit Wolverines LogoDetroit 2884.25056.0