In 1895, the team played as the Scranton Coal Heavers. Pittsburgh's local supporters adopted nickname, "Coal Heavers," for their team. In mid-June 500 coal heavers from other firms went out, demanding higher wages. The other men obtained unskilled work on the waterfront as dockers, carters and coal heavers. Heavers Meadow, also located on Tennison Road, is not as big as Brickfields Meadow.