1947 Brooklyn Dodgers season
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On April 15, Jackie Robinson
was the opening day first baseman
for the Brooklyn Dodgers
, becoming the first black player in Major League Baseball
since . Robinson went on to bat .297, score 125 runs, steal 29 bases and be named the very first Rookie of the Year. The Dodgers won the National League
title and went on to lose to the New York Yankees
in the 1947 World Series
.
in Brooklyn, New York
in Brooklyn, New York
in Brooklyn, New York
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Jackie Robinson
Jack Roosevelt "Jackie" Robinson was the first black Major League Baseball player of the modern era. Robinson broke the baseball color line when he debuted with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947...
was the opening day first baseman
First baseman
First base, or 1B, is the first of four stations on a baseball diamond which must be touched in succession by a baserunner in order to score a run for that player's team...
for the Brooklyn Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball team based in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers are members of Major League Baseball's National League West Division. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of nicknames before becoming...
, becoming the first black player in Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
since . Robinson went on to bat .297, score 125 runs, steal 29 bases and be named the very first Rookie of the Year. The Dodgers won the National League
National League
The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, known simply as the National League , is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball, and the world's oldest extant professional team sports league. Founded on February 2, 1876, to replace the National Association of Professional...
title and went on to lose to the New York Yankees
1947 New York Yankees season
The New York Yankees season was the team's 45th season in New York, and its 47th season overall. The team finished with a record of 97-57, winning their 15th pennant, finishing 12 games ahead of the Detroit Tigers. New York was managed by Bucky Harris. The Yankees played their home games at Yankee...
in the 1947 World Series
1947 World Series
The 1947 World Series matched the New York Yankees against the Brooklyn Dodgers, with the Yankees winning the Series in seven games for their first title since , and the eleventh championship in team history...
.
Offseason
- October 2, 1946: Steve NagySteve NagyStephen Nagy is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He played parts of two seasons in the majors, for the Pittsburgh Pirates and for the Washington Senators. Nagy also had a minor league career that spanned 17 seasons, from until . He attended Seton Hall University.-References:...
was purchased from the Dodgers by the Pittsburgh PiratesPittsburgh PiratesThe Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They play in the Central Division of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions...
. - October 19, 1946: Art HerringArt HerringArthur L. Herring born in Altus, Oklahoma was a pitcher for the Detroit Tigers , Brooklyn Dodgers , Chicago White Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates ....
was purchased from the Dodgers by the Pittsburgh PiratesPittsburgh PiratesThe Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They play in the Central Division of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions...
. - December 4, 1946: Augie GalanAugie GalanAugust John Galan was a left fielder in Major League Baseball. From 1934 through 1949, he played for the Chicago Cubs , Brooklyn Dodgers , Cincinnati Reds , New York Giants and Philadelphia Athletics . Galan threw right-handed and began his career as a switch hitter...
was traded by the Dodgers to the Cincinnati RedsCincinnati RedsThe Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890....
for Ed HeusserEd HeusserEdward Burlton Heusser was a professional baseball player. He was a pitcher over parts of nine seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals, Philadelphia Phillies, Philadelphia Athletics, and Cincinnati Reds. He was the National League ERA champion in 1944 with Cincinnati...
. - December 5, 1946: Eddie BasinskiEddie BasinskiEdwin Frank Basinski is a former infielder in Major League Baseball. 'Eddie' played from 1944-1947 with the Brooklyn Dodgers and Pittsburgh Pirates....
was traded by the Dodgers to the Pittsburgh PiratesPittsburgh PiratesThe Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They play in the Central Division of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions...
for Al GerheauserAl GerheauserAlbert Gerheauser , was a professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues from -. He would play for the Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, and St. Louis Browns.-External links:* at Find a Grave...
. - Prior to 1947 season: Marion FricanoMarion FricanoMarion John Fricano was a Major League Baseball pitcher. He pitched all or part of four seasons in the majors, from until , for the Athletics .-External links:*...
was signed as an amateur free agent by the Dodgers.
Regular season
The Dodgers had a home attendance of 1.8 million paying fans, a National League record at the time. On road, the Dodgers drew 1.9 million paying fans, also a National League record at that time.Opening Day lineup
| Opening Day lineup | |
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| Name | Position |
| Eddie Stanky Eddie Stanky Edward Raymond Stanky , nicknamed "The Brat", was an American second baseman and manager in Major League Baseball. He played for the Chicago Cubs , Brooklyn Dodgers , Boston Braves , New York Giants , and St. Louis Cardinals... |
Second baseman Second baseman Second base, or 2B, is the second of four stations on a baseball diamond which must be touched in succession by a base runner in order to score a run for that player's team. A second baseman is the baseball player guarding second base... |
| Jackie Robinson Jackie Robinson Jack Roosevelt "Jackie" Robinson was the first black Major League Baseball player of the modern era. Robinson broke the baseball color line when he debuted with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947... |
First baseman First baseman First base, or 1B, is the first of four stations on a baseball diamond which must be touched in succession by a baserunner in order to score a run for that player's team... |
| Pete Reiser Pete Reiser Harold Patrick "Pete" Reiser , nicknamed "Pistol Pete," was an outfielder in Major League Baseball during the 1940s and early 1950s. He played primarily for the Brooklyn Dodgers, and later for the Boston Braves, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Cleveland Indians.-Early career:A native of St... |
Center fielder Center fielder A center fielder, abbreviated CF, is the outfielder in baseball who plays defense in center field – the baseball fielding position between left field and right field... |
| Dixie Walker Dixie Walker Fred E. "Dixie" Walker was a right fielder in Major League Baseball who played for the New York Yankees , Chicago White Sox , Detroit Tigers , Brooklyn Dodgers and Pittsburgh Pirates... |
Right fielder Right fielder A right fielder, abbreviated RF, is the outfielder in baseball or softball who plays defense in right field. Right field is the area of the outfield to the right of a person standing at home plate and facing towards the pitcher's mound... |
| Gene Hermanski Gene Hermanski Eugene Victor Hermanski was a Major League Baseball outfielder. A native of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, he attended Seton Hall University.... |
Left fielder Left fielder In baseball, a left fielder is an outfielder who plays defense in left field. Left field is the area of the outfield to the left of a person standing at home plate and facing towards the pitcher's mound... |
| Bruce Edwards Bruce Edwards (baseball) Charles Bruce Edwards was an American professional baseball player. He played for ten seasons as a catcher in Major League Baseball from to and from to , most notably for the Brooklyn Dodgers.- Baseball career:... |
Catcher Catcher Catcher is a position for a baseball or softball player. When a batter takes his turn to hit, the catcher crouches behind home plate, in front of the umpire, and receives the ball from the pitcher. This is a catcher's primary duty, but he is also called upon to master many other skills in order to... |
| Spider Jorgensen | Third baseman Third baseman A third baseman, abbreviated 3B, is the player in baseball whose responsibility is to defend the area nearest to third base — the third of four bases a baserunner must touch in succession to score a run... |
| Pee Wee Reese Pee Wee Reese Harold Peter Henry "Pee Wee" Reese was an American professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a shortstop for the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers from to . A ten-time All Star, Reese contributed to seven National League championships for the Dodgers and, was inducted... |
Shortstop Shortstop Shortstop, abbreviated SS, is the baseball fielding position between second and third base. Shortstop is often regarded as the most dynamic defensive position in baseball, because there are more right-handed hitters in baseball than left-handed hitters, and most hitters have a tendency to pull the... |
| Joe Hatten Joe Hatten Joseph Hilarian Hatten was a Major League Baseball pitcher.Hatten started in pro ball with Crookston in the old Northern League in 1937. Acquired by the Montreal Royals from the Minneapolis Millers of the American Association in the 1941-42 off-season, Hatten pitched for the Royals briefly in 1942... |
Starting pitcher Starting pitcher In baseball or softball, a starting pitcher is the pitcher who delivers the first pitch to the first batter of a game. A pitcher who enters the game after the first pitch of the game is a relief pitcher.... |
Season chronology
- April 15: On Opening DayOpening DayOpening Day is the day on which professional baseball leagues begin their regular season. For Major League Baseball and most of the minor leagues, this day falls during the first week of April. For baseball fans, Opening Day serves as a symbol of rebirth; writer Thomas Boswell once penned a book...
, Jackie Robinson made his debut as the Dodgers' first basemanFirst basemanFirst base, or 1B, is the first of four stations on a baseball diamond which must be touched in succession by a baserunner in order to score a run for that player's team...
. He went 0-for-3, scoring a run. He also had one sacrifice hitSacrifice hitIn baseball, a sacrifice bunt is a batter's act of deliberately bunting the ball in a manner that allows a runner on base to advance to another base. The batter is almost always sacrificed but sometimes reaches base due to an error or fielder's choice...
and grounded into a double playDouble playIn baseball, a double play for a team or a fielder is the act of making two outs during the same continuous playing action. In baseball slang, making a double play is referred to as "turning two"....
before being replaced late in the game by Howie SchultzHowie SchultzHoward Henry "Howie" Schultz , nicknamed "Stretch" and "Steeple", was an American baseball and basketball player from Saint Paul, Minnesota....
. In the field, he had 11 putoutPutoutIn baseball statistics, a putout is given to a defensive player who records an out by one of the following methods:* Tagging a runner with the ball when he is not touching a base...
s without an errorError (baseball)In baseball statistics, an error is the act, in the judgment of the official scorer, of a fielder misplaying a ball in a manner that allows a batter or baserunner to reach one or more additional bases, when such an advance would have been prevented given ordinary effort by the fielder.The term ...
. - April 22: In a game against the Philadelphia Phillies1947 Philadelphia Phillies seasonThe 1947 Philadelphia Phillies season saw the Phillies finish in seventh place in the National League with a record of 62 wins and 92 losses.-Offseason:* Prior to 1947 season: Carl Sawatski was acquired from the Phillies by the Boston Braves....
, Robinson committed an errorError (baseball)In baseball statistics, an error is the act, in the judgment of the official scorer, of a fielder misplaying a ball in a manner that allows a batter or baserunner to reach one or more additional bases, when such an advance would have been prevented given ordinary effort by the fielder.The term ...
for the first time in his major league career. - May 13: Robinson played in his first game in Cincinnati. The Reds1947 Cincinnati Reds seasonThe Cincinnati Reds season was a season in American baseball. The team finished fifth in the National League with a record of 73-81, 21 games behind the Brooklyn Dodgers.- Offseason :...
won the game 7-5. Despite the loss, Robinson had a walk, a single, and a run. Various racial slurs were hurled at Robinson by the fans. Pee Wee ReesePee Wee ReeseHarold Peter Henry "Pee Wee" Reese was an American professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a shortstop for the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers from to . A ten-time All Star, Reese contributed to seven National League championships for the Dodgers and, was inducted...
put his hand on Robinson's shoulder to hush the crowd. - May 18: 46,572 paying fans (while there were 20,000 fans outside) came to Chicago's Wrigley FieldWrigley FieldWrigley Field is a baseball stadium in Chicago, Illinois, United States that has served as the home ballpark of the Chicago Cubs since 1916. It was built in 1914 as Weeghman Park for the Chicago Federal League baseball team, the Chicago Whales...
to see Robinson play against the Cubs1947 Chicago Cubs season- Offseason :* November 21, 1946: Jim Brosnan was signed as an amateur free agent by the Cubs.- Regular season :* May 18: 46,572 paying fans came to Wrigley Field to see Jackie Robinson of the Brooklyn Dodgers play...
. The Dodgers won by a score of 4-2. - June 24: Against the Pirates1947 Pittsburgh Pirates season- Offseason :* October 2, 1946: Steve Nagy was purchased by the Pirates from the Brooklyn Dodgers.* Prior to 1947 season **Joe Muir was signed as an amateur free agent by the Pirates....
, Robinson stole home plateStolen baseIn baseball, a stolen base occurs when a baserunner successfully advances to the next base while the pitcher is delivering the ball to home plate...
for the first time in his career. The Pirates catcher was Dixie HowellDixie Howell (catcher)Homer Elliott Howell was a catcher in Major League Baseball. He played from 1947-1956 with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Cincinnati Reds and Brooklyn Dodgers.-External links:...
, who had started the season in Brooklyn's farm system. - September 11: St. Louis CardinalsSt. Louis CardinalsThe St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division in the National League of Major League Baseball. The Cardinals have won eleven World Series championships, the most of any National League team, and second overall only to...
catcher Joe Garagiola and Robinson were involved in an incident at home plate. Garagiola stepped on Robinson’s foot and the two started arguing. Umpire Bean Reardon held back Garagiola while Robinson clapped. The incident was later part of a children’s book titled Year of the Boar and Jackie.
Notable transactions
- May 3, 1947: Kirby HigbeKirby HigbeWalter Kirby Higbe was an American right-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball from to . He was born and died in Columbia, South Carolina.-Career:...
, Hank BehrmanHank BehrmanHenry Bernard Behrman was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He pitched from 1946-1949 with the Brooklyn Dodgers, Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Giants...
, Cal McLishCal McLishCalvin Coolidge Julius Caesar Tuskahoma McLish was a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Brooklyn Dodgers , Pittsburgh Pirates , Chicago Cubs , Cleveland Indians , Cincinnati Reds , Chicago White Sox and Philadelphia Phillies...
, Gene MauchGene MauchGene William Mauch was an American professional baseball player and manager. He played in Major League Baseball as a second baseman for the Brooklyn Dodgers , Pittsburgh Pirates , Chicago Cubs , Boston Braves , St...
and Dixie HowellDixie Howell (catcher)Homer Elliott Howell was a catcher in Major League Baseball. He played from 1947-1956 with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Cincinnati Reds and Brooklyn Dodgers.-External links:...
were traded by the Dodgers to the Pittsburgh PiratesPittsburgh PiratesThe Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They play in the Central Division of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions...
for Al GionfriddoAl GionfriddoAlbert Francis "Al" Gionfriddo was a slightly built 5' 6" and 165 lb. professional baseball outfielder who batted and threw left-handed. He made his major league debut on September 23, at the age of 22 with the Pittsburgh Pirates...
and cash. - May 10, 1947: Howie SchultzHowie SchultzHoward Henry "Howie" Schultz , nicknamed "Stretch" and "Steeple", was an American baseball and basketball player from Saint Paul, Minnesota....
was purchased from the Dodgers by the Philadelphia PhilliesPhiladelphia PhilliesThe Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team. They are the oldest continuous, one-name, one-city franchise in all of professional American sports, dating to 1883. The Phillies are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
. - May 13, 1947: Tommy TatumTommy TatumV T "Tommy" Tatum was an American center fielder in Major League Baseball who played with the Brooklyn Dodgers and Cincinnati Reds in 1941 and 1947. Born in Decatur, Texas, he served in the Army from 1942-1946 during World War II.He was the manager of the Oklahoma City Indians from 1951-1955 after...
was purchased from the Dodgers by the Cincinnati RedsCincinnati RedsThe Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890....
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Roster
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Starters by position
Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in| Pos | Player | G | AB | H | Avg. | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 130 | 471 | 139 | .295 | 9 | 80 | |
| 1B | 151 | 590 | 175 | .297 | 12 | 48 | |
| 2B | 146 | 559 | 141 | .252 | 3 | 53 | |
| 3B | 129 | 441 | 121 | .274 | 5 | 67 | |
| SS | 142 | 476 | 135 | .284 | 12 | 73 | |
| OF | 148 | 529 | 162 | .306 | 9 | 94 | |
| OF | 110 | 388 | 120 | .309 | 5 | 46 | |
| OF | 124 | 437 | 129 | .295 | 8 | 88 |
Other batters
Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in| Player | G | AB | H | Avg. | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79 | 189 | 52 | .275 | 7 | 39 | |
| 64 | 126 | 41 | .325 | 2 | 25 | |
| 40 | 83 | 20 | .241 | 0 | 5 | |
| 28 | 77 | 12 | .156 | 1 | 7 | |
| 37 | 62 | 11 | .177 | 0 | 6 | |
| 5 | 13 | 2 | .154 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | 6 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 |
Starting pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts| Player | G | IP | W | L | ERA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | 280 | 21 | 12 | 2.67 | 148 | |
| 42 | 225.1 | 17 | 8 | 3.63 | 76 | |
| 4 | 15.2 | 2 | 0 | 5.17 | 10 |
Other pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts| Player | G | IP | W | L | ERA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | 174.2 | 12 | 11 | 2.99 | 72 | |
| 33 | 162 | 10 | 5 | 3.11 | 58 | |
| 37 | 104.1 | 4 | 5 | 5.87 | 59 | |
| 28 | 77.2 | 5 | 2 | 4.75 | 36 | |
| 3 | 7.2 | 0 | 1 | 7.04 | 3 | |
Relief pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts| Player | G | W | L | SV | ERA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 3.99 | 40 | |
| 38 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 5.30 | 31 | |
| 15 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.37 | 8 | |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.20 | 6 | |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.81 | 1 | |
Game 1
September 30, 1947 at Yankee Stadium in New York, New YorkGame 2
October 1, 1947 at Yankee Stadium in New York, New YorkGame 3
October 2, 1947 at Ebbets FieldEbbets Field
Ebbets Field was a Major League Baseball park located in the Flatbush section of Brooklyn, New York, USA, on a city block which is now considered to be part of the Crown Heights neighborhood. It was the home of the Brooklyn Dodgers of the National League. It was also a venue for professional football...
in Brooklyn, New York
Game 4
October 3, 1947 at Ebbets FieldEbbets Field
Ebbets Field was a Major League Baseball park located in the Flatbush section of Brooklyn, New York, USA, on a city block which is now considered to be part of the Crown Heights neighborhood. It was the home of the Brooklyn Dodgers of the National League. It was also a venue for professional football...
in Brooklyn, New York
Game 5
October 4, 1947 at Ebbets FieldEbbets Field
Ebbets Field was a Major League Baseball park located in the Flatbush section of Brooklyn, New York, USA, on a city block which is now considered to be part of the Crown Heights neighborhood. It was the home of the Brooklyn Dodgers of the National League. It was also a venue for professional football...
in Brooklyn, New York
Game 6
October 5, 1947 at Yankee Stadium in New York, New YorkGame 7
October 6, 1947 at Yankee Stadium in New York, New YorkAwards and honors
- 1947 Major League Baseball All-Star Game1947 Major League Baseball All-Star GameThe 1947 Major League Baseball All-Star Game was the 14th playing of the "Midsummer Classic" between the all-stars of the American League and National League , the two leagues comprising Major League Baseball. The game was held on July 8, 1947, at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois, the home of...
- Dixie WalkerDixie WalkerFred E. "Dixie" Walker was a right fielder in Major League Baseball who played for the New York Yankees , Chicago White Sox , Detroit Tigers , Brooklyn Dodgers and Pittsburgh Pirates...
starter - Ralph BrancaRalph BrancaRalph Theodore Joseph Branca is a former starting pitcher in Major League Baseball.From 1944 through 1956, Branca played for the Brooklyn Dodgers , Detroit Tigers , and New York Yankees...
reserve - Bruce EdwardsBruce Edwards (baseball)Charles Bruce Edwards was an American professional baseball player. He played for ten seasons as a catcher in Major League Baseball from to and from to , most notably for the Brooklyn Dodgers.- Baseball career:...
reserve - Pee Wee ReesePee Wee ReeseHarold Peter Henry "Pee Wee" Reese was an American professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a shortstop for the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers from to . A ten-time All Star, Reese contributed to seven National League championships for the Dodgers and, was inducted...
reserve - Eddie StankyEddie StankyEdward Raymond Stanky , nicknamed "The Brat", was an American second baseman and manager in Major League Baseball. He played for the Chicago Cubs , Brooklyn Dodgers , Boston Braves , New York Giants , and St. Louis Cardinals...
reserve
- Dixie Walker
- Rookie of the Year Award
- Jackie RobinsonJackie RobinsonJack Roosevelt "Jackie" Robinson was the first black Major League Baseball player of the modern era. Robinson broke the baseball color line when he debuted with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947...
- Jackie Robinson
- TSN Major League Executive of the Year
- Branch RickeyBranch RickeyWesley Branch Rickey was an innovative Major League Baseball executive elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1967...
- Branch Rickey
- TSN Major League All-Star Team
- Ralph BrancaRalph BrancaRalph Theodore Joseph Branca is a former starting pitcher in Major League Baseball.From 1944 through 1956, Branca played for the Brooklyn Dodgers , Detroit Tigers , and New York Yankees...
- Ralph Branca
- TSN Rookie of the Year AwardThe Sporting News Rookie of the Year AwardThe Sporting News Rookie of the Year Award was established in 1946 by The Sporting News .*In 1947-48, and again in 1950, a single award was given for all of Major League Baseball....
- Jackie RobinsonJackie RobinsonJack Roosevelt "Jackie" Robinson was the first black Major League Baseball player of the modern era. Robinson broke the baseball color line when he debuted with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947...
- Jackie Robinson
Farm System
| Level Minor league baseball Minor league baseball is a hierarchy of professional baseball leagues in the Americas that compete at levels below Major League Baseball and provide opportunities for player development. All of the minor leagues are operated as independent businesses... |
Team | League | Manager |
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| AAA | Montreal Royals Montreal Royals The Montreal Royals were a minor league professional baseball team located in Montreal, Quebec, that existed from 1897–1917 and from 1928–60 as a member of the International League and its progenitor, the original Eastern League... |
International League International League The International League is a minor league baseball league that operates in the eastern United States. Like the Pacific Coast League and the Mexican League, it plays at the Triple-A level, which is one step below Major League Baseball. It was so named because it had teams in both the United States... |
Clay Hopper Clay Hopper Robert Clay Hopper was a player and manager in minor league baseball.... |
| AAA | St. Paul Saints St. Paul Saints The St. Paul Saints are a professional baseball team based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, in the United States. The Saints are a member of the North Division of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball, which is not affiliated with Major League Baseball... |
American Association American Association (20th century) The American Association was a minor league baseball league at the Triple-A level of baseball in the United States from to and to . Together with the International League, it contested the Junior World Series which determined the championship team in minor league baseball, at least for the... |
Herman Franks Herman Franks Herman Louis Franks was a catcher, coach, manager, general manager and scout in American Major League Baseball. He was born in Price, Utah.-Catcher with Cardinals, Dodgers and A's:... Curt Davis Curt Davis Curtis Benton Davis was a Major League Baseball pitcher. On October 2, 1933 he was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies from the Pacific Coast League San Francisco Seals in the 1933 rule V draft. He played for the Phillies , Chicago Cubs , St. Louis Cardinals , and Brooklyn Dodgers... |
| AA | Ft. Worth Cats | Texas League Texas League The Texas League is a minor league baseball league which operates in the South Central United States. It is classified a Double-A league. The league was founded in 1888 and ran through 1892... |
Les Burge |
| AA | Mobile Bears Mobile Bears The Mobile Bears were an American minor league baseball team based in Mobile, Alabama. The franchise was a member of the old Southern Association, a high-level circuit that folded after the 1961 season. Mobile joined the SA in 1908 as the Sea Gulls, but changed its name to the Bears in 1918, and... |
Southern Association Southern Association The Southern Association was a higher-level minor league in American organized baseball from 1901 through 1961. For most of its existence, the Southern Association was two steps below the Major Leagues; it was graded Class A , Class A1 and Class AA... |
Alfred Todd Al Todd Alfred Chester Todd was an American catcher in Major League Baseball. Born in Troy, New York, he played from 1932-1943 with the Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, Brooklyn Dodgers and Chicago Cubs.... |
| A | Greenville Spinners Greenville Spinners The Greenville Spinners were a minor league baseball team located in Greenville, South Carolina.They played in the Carolina Association from 1908-1912, the South Atlantic League from 1919-1930, 1946-1950 and 1961-1962, the Palmetto League in 1931 and the Tri-State League from 1954-1955.The team had... |
South Atlantic League Southern League (baseball) The Southern League is a minor league baseball league which operates in the Southern United States. It is classified a Double-A league. The original league was formed in , and shut down in . A new league, the Southern Association, was formed in , consisting of twelve teams... |
Frenchy Bordagaray Frenchy Bordagaray Stanley George "Frenchy" Bordagaray was an American Major League Baseball outfielder and third baseman. Born in Coalinga, California, he lettered in four sports at Fresno State College before making his professional baseball debut in 1931 with the Sacramento Solons of the Pacific Coast League... Pepper Martin Pepper Martin Johnny Leonard Roosevelt "Pepper" Martin was an American professional baseball player and minor league manager. He was known as the Wild Horse of the Osage because of his daring, aggressive baserunning abilities. Martin played in Major League Baseball as a third baseman and an outfielder for the St... |
| A | Pueblo Dodgers Pueblo Dodgers The Pueblo Dodgers were a minor league baseball team that was located in Pueblo, Colorado and played in the Western League from 1947-1958.An affiliate of the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers, Pueblo won two league championships but folded when the Western League went under in 1959.-External links:**... |
Western League Western League (defunct minor league) The Western League is a name given to several circuits in American minor league baseball. Its earliest progenitor, which existed from 1885 to 1899, was the predecessor of the American League... |
Walter Alston Walter Alston Walter Emmons Alston , nicknamed "Smokey," was an American baseball player and manager. He was born in Venice, Ohio but grew up in Darrtown. He is a graduate of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, where he lettered three years in both basketball and baseball and is a member of the University's Hall... |
| Minor league baseball#Defunct levelsB | Asheville Tourists Asheville Tourists The Asheville Tourists are a minor league baseball team based in Asheville, North Carolina, USA. They play in the Class A South Atlantic League and have been a farm team of the Colorado Rockies since 1994.... |
Tri-State League Tri-State League The Tri-State League was the name of five different circuits in American minor league baseball.-History:The first league of that name played for four years and consisted of teams in Ohio, Michigan and West Virginia.... |
William Sayles Bill Sayles William Nisbeth Sayles was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Boston Red Sox, New York Giants and Brooklyn Dodgers in 1939 and 1943. Born in Portland, Oregon, he also pitched in the 1936 Summer Olympics as part of the "World Champions" team . He died at... |
| Minor league baseball#Defunct levelsB | Danville Dodgers Danville Dodgers The Danville Dodgers were a minor league baseball team in Danville, Illinois. They played in the class "B" Illinois-Indiana-Iowa League from 1946-1950 and in the Midwest League from 1975-1976. They were affiliated with the Brooklyn Dodgers and later the Los Angeles Dodgers.... |
Illinois-Indiana-Iowa League Illinois-Indiana-Iowa League The Illinois-Indiana-Iowa League was a minor league baseball organization that operated for the better part of 60 years, mostly in those three states. It was popularly known as the Three-I League and also sometimes jokingly as the Three-Eye League.... |
Paul Chervinko Paul Chervinko Paul Chervinko was a Major League Baseball catcher for parts of two seasons with the Brooklyn Dodgers . He was a native of Trauger, Pennsylvania.... |
| Minor league baseball#Defunct levelsB | Nashua Dodgers Nashua Dodgers The Nashua Dodgers was a farm club of the Brooklyn Dodgers, operating in the class-B New England League between 1946 and 1949. It is believed to be the first professional baseball team based in the United States in the twentieth century to play with a racially integrated roster... |
New England League New England League The New England League was a mid-level league in American minor league baseball that played sporadically in five of the six New England states between 1886 and 1949. After 1901, it existed in the shadow of two Major League Baseball clubs in Boston and alongside stronger, higher-classification... |
John Dantonio Fats Dantonio John James "Fats" Dantonio was a Major League Baseball catcher for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1944 and 1945. "Fats" was 5'8" tall and weighed only 165 pounds.... |
| Minor league baseball#Defunct levelsB | Newport News Dodgers Newport News Dodgers The Newport News Dodgers were a minor league baseball affiliate of the Brooklyn Dodgers between 1944 and 1955. They played in the Piedmont League and were based in Newport News, Virginia.The team won the Piedmont League championship in 1946, 1948 and 1954.... |
Piedmont League Piedmont League The Piedmont League was a minor league baseball league that operated from 1920 through 1955. The league operated principally in the Piedmont plateau region in the eastern United States.- Former :... |
John Fitzpatrick John Fitzpatrick (baseball) John Arthur Fitzpatrick , nicknamed "Foghorn" and "Eagle Beak," was an American Major League Baseball coach and scout and minor league catcher and manager. He was born in LaSalle, Illinois.... |
| Minor league baseball#Defunct levelsB | Spokane Indians Spokane Indians The Spokane Indians are a minor league baseball team located in Spokane, Washington, United States. They are a Short-Season A classification team in the Northwest League and have been a farm team of the Texas Rangers since 2003. The Indians play home games at Avista Stadium... |
Western International League Western International League The Western International League was a mid- to higher-level circuit in American and Canadian minor league baseball. It operated in 1923, 1937-42, and 1946-54. In 1955, it changed its name to the Northwest League, and still operates today as a Short Season A loop under that name.The WIL consisted of... |
Ben Geraghty Ben Geraghty Benjamin Raymond Geraghty was an American infielder in Major League Baseball and one of the most successful and respected minor league managers of the 1950s.... |
| Minor league baseball#Defunct levelsC | Abilene Blue Sox Abilene Blue Sox The Abilene Blue Sox were a minor league baseball team that operated in the West Texas-New Mexico League from 1946-1955 and the Big State League from 1956-1957. The Abilene Blue Sox are considered to be in the top 100 Minor League Baseball teams of all-time. They were an affiliate of the Brooklyn... |
West Texas-New Mexico League West Texas-New Mexico League The West Texas-New Mexico League was a minor league baseball league that operated from 1937 through 1955. The league was not active in 1943-1945 because of World War II... |
Art Bowland Hayden Greer Stubby Greer William Hayden Greer was a player, coach and manager in Minor League Baseball.Greer debuted in 1940 with the Midland Cowboys and hit .305/?/.464 with 80 runs in 94 games... |
| Minor league baseball#Defunct levelsC | Greenwood Dodgers Greenwood Dodgers The Greenwood Dodgers were a minor league baseball team, affiliated with the Brooklyn Dodgers that was based in Greenwood, MS. They played in the Cotton States League and operated from 1934-1940 and 1947 and 1952. The team won the league championship in 1947.... |
Cotton States League Cotton States League The Cotton States League name was used five different times in baseball history. The first Cotton States League ran from 1902 through 1908 as a class D league. After the league shut down, another Cotton States League was reformulated in 1910, with three of the six '08 members returning for the new... |
Jim Bivin Jim Bivin James Nathaniel Bivin was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He appeared in 47 games for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1935. Afterwards, he went on to a lengthy career as a minor league baseball manager. He was the last major league pitcher faced by Babe Ruth, on May 30, 1935.-External links:... |
| Minor league baseball#Defunct levelsC | Johnstown Johnnies | Middle Atlantic League Middle Atlantic League The Middle Atlantic League was a lower-level circuit in American minor league baseball that played during the second quarter of the 20th century.-History:... |
Jay Kirke, Jr. |
| Minor league baseball#Defunct levelsC | Santa Barbara Dodgers Santa Barbara Dodgers The Santa Barbara Dodgers were a minor league baseball team in the Single-A California League. They were an affiliate of the Brooklyn Dodgers and later the Los Angeles Dodgers from 1946-1953 and 1964-1967. They won the league championships in 1948 and 1951.... |
California League California League The California League is a Class A Advanced minor league baseball league which operates throughout the state of California. Before 2002, it was classified as a "High-A" league, indicating its status as a Class A league with the highest level of competition within that classification, and the fifth... |
Ray Hathaway Ray Hathaway Ray Wilson Hathaway is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who appeared in four games for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1945. The 28-year-old rookie right-hander stood 6'0" and weighed 165 lbs. He was born in Greenville, Ohio.... |
| Minor league baseball#Defunct levelsD | Trois Rivieres Royals | Canadian-American League Canadian-American League This article refers to the original incarnation of the Can-Am League, which operated between 1936 and 1951. For the modern league, see Canadian-American Association of Professional Baseball... |
Lou Rochelli Lou Rochelli Louis Joseph Rochelli was a Major League Baseball second baseman who appeared in five games for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1944. The 25-year-old rookie was a native of Staunton, Illinois.... |
| Minor league baseball#Defunct levelsD | Cambridge Dodgers Cambridge Dodgers The Cambridge Dodgers were a "Class D" Minor League Baseball team, based in Cambridge, Maryland that played in the Eastern Shore League from 1946-1949 as an affiliate of the Brooklyn Dodgers.-External links:*... |
Eastern Shore League Eastern Shore Baseball League The Eastern Shore Baseball League was a Class D minor league baseball league that operated on the Delmarva Peninsula for parts of three different decades. The league's first season was in 1922 and the last was in 1949, although the years were not consecutive, and featured teams from Maryland,... |
Roy Nichols Roy Nichols (baseball) Roy Nichols was an American infielder in Major League Baseball who played in 11 games for the New York Giants during the baseball season. Born in Little Rock, Arkansas, he died in Hot Springs, Arkansas at age 81.... |
| Minor league baseball#Defunct levelsD | Kingston Dodgers Kingston Dodgers The Kingston Dodgers were a Minor League Baseball team based in Kingston, New York. They played in the "Class D" North Atlantic League in 1947 and played at Dietz Memorial Stadium.-External links:**... |
North Atlantic League North Atlantic League The North Atlantic League was the name of two minor baseball leagues. The first was a Class D affiliated system that operated from 1946 until 1950, and the second was an independent minor league that played from 1995 until 1996... |
George Scherger George Scherger George Richard Scherger , nicknamed "'Sugar Bear," was a retired coach in American Major League Baseball and a former longtime minor league infielder and manager... |
| Minor league baseball#Defunct levelsD | Olean Oilers Olean Oilers The Olean Oilers were a minor league baseball team located in Olean, New York. The team played in the Pennsylvania-Ontario-New York League from 1939 to 1951 and 1955 to 1956, and in the New York-Pennsylvania League from 1957 to 1958. It was affiliated with the Brooklyn Dodgers from 1939 to 1948,... |
Pennsylvania-Ontario-New York League | Greg Mulleavy Greg Mulleavy Gregory Thomas "Greg" Mulleavy was a shortstop in Major League Baseball. He played in 79 games for the Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox in 1930, 1932 and 1933.... |
| Minor league baseball#Defunct levelsD | Ponca City Dodgers Ponca City Dodgers The Ponca City Dodgers were a minor league baseball "Class D" affiliate of the Brooklyn Dodgers that operated from 1947-1952. The team was based in Ponca City, Oklahoma and played in the Kansas-Oklahoma-Missouri League.-External links:***... |
Kansas-Oklahoma-Missouri League Kansas-Oklahoma-Missouri League The Kansas-Oklahoma-Missouri League was a name of an American minor league baseball league which was established in 1946. It existed for seven seasons.-1946:The League and all of its member teams were created... |
Boyd Bartley Boyd Bartley Boyd Owen Bartley is a former Major League Baseball player. He played shortstop for the Brooklyn Dodgers in nine games during the 1943 Brooklyn Dodgers season. He was born in Chicago, Illinois. He served in the military during World War II.-External links:... |
| Minor league baseball#Defunct levelsD | Pulaski Counts | Appalachian League Appalachian League The Appalachian League is a Rookie-class minor league that began play in 1937 with one year of inactivity in 1956. From 1937 to 1962, it was a Class D League. Teams are located in the Appalachian regions of Virginia, North Carolina, West Virginia and Tennessee... |
Larry Kinzer |
| Minor league baseball#Defunct levelsD | Valdosta Dodgers | Georgia-Florida League Georgia-Florida League The Georgia-Florida League was a minor baseball league that existed from 1935 through 1958 and in 1962–1963... |
Hugh Holliday |
| Minor league baseball#Defunct levelsD | Zanesville Dodgers | Ohio-Indiana League Ohio-Indiana League The Ohio-Indiana League was a "class D" minor league baseball league that operated from 1948-1951. The league was composed of six teams from Ohio and two teams from Indiana.-Cities Represented:... |
Clay Bryant Clay Bryant Claiborne Henry Bryant was a Major League Baseball player from 1935 to 1940 for the Chicago Cubs. Bryant was mainly a pitcher, although in 1939 he played one game as an outfielder. In 1938 he compiled a 19-11 record with a 3.10 ERA... |
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