The Connecticut League, also known as the Connecticut State League, was a professional baseball association of teams in the state of Connecticut. The league began as offshoot of the original Connecticut State League, which dates back as far as 1884. In 1891, the Connecticut State League included the Ansonia Cuban Giants, a team made up of entirely African-American ballplayers, including future Hall of Famers Frank Grant and

Sol White King Solomon "Sol" White (June 12, 1868 – August 26, 1955) was an American professional baseball infielder, manager and executive, and one of the pioneers of the Negro leagues. An active sportswriter for many years, he wrote the first definit ...

. In 1902, it was a Class D league with teams in eight cities. In 1905, the league became Class B, which lasted until 1913, when the league became the Eastern Association due to several teams outside of the state entering the league. Also a Class B league, it survived two more seasons, then folded after the 1914 season.

Connecticut League teams

* Rockland Base Ball Club — 1884. Rockland, Maine

Cities Represented

Ansonia, CT Ansonia is a city in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States. Located on the Naugatuck River, it is immediately north of Derby, and about northwest of New Haven. The population was 18,918 at the time of the 2020 census. The ZIP code for ...

: Ansonia Cuban Giants 1888, 1891; Ansonia Welcomes 1896 * Bridgeport, CT: Bridgeport Giants 1888;

Bridgeport Victors Bridgeport is the most populous city and a major port in the U.S. state of Connecticut. With a population of 148,654 in 2020, it is also the fifth-most populous in New England. Located in eastern Fairfield County at the mouth of the Pequonnock ...

1895-96;

Bridgeport Misfits Bridgeport is the most populous city and a major port in the U.S. state of Connecticut. With a population of 148,654 in 2020, it is also the fifth-most populous in New England. Located in eastern Fairfield County at the mouth of the Pequonno ...

1897;

Bridgeport Orators Bridgeport is the most populous city and a major port in the U.S. state of Connecticut. With a population of 148,654 in 2020, it is also the fifth-most populous in New England. Located in eastern Fairfield County at the mouth of the Pequonnock ...

1898-1912 *

Bristol, CT Bristol is a suburban city located in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States, southwest-west of Hartford. The city is also 120 miles southwest from Boston, and approximately 100 miles northeast of New York City. As of the 2020 census, the ...

: Bristol 1891; Bristol Braves 1897; Bristol Bellmakers 1899-1900;

Bristol Woodchoppers Bristol () is a City status in the United Kingdom, city, Ceremonial counties of England, ceremonial county and unitary authority in England. Situated on the River Avon, Bristol, River Avon, it is bordered by the ceremonial counties of Glouces ...

1901 *

Danbury, CT Danbury is a city in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States, located approximately northeast of New York City. Danbury's population as of 2022 was 87,642. It is the seventh largest city in Connecticut. Danbury is nicknamed the "Hat City ...

: Danbury 1888;

Danbury Hatters The Danbury Hatters were a minor league baseball team that was located in Danbury, Connecticut Danbury is a city in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States, located approximately northeast of New York City. Danbury's population as of 2 ...

1898 * Derby, CT:

Derby Angels Derby ( ) is a city and unitary authority area in Derbyshire, England. It lies on the banks of the River Derwent in the south of Derbyshire, which is in the East Midlands Region. It was traditionally the county town of Derbyshire. Derby gaine ...

1896-1898, 1900-1901; Derby Lushers 1899 *

Hartford, CT Hartford is the List of capitals in the United States, capital city of the U.S. state of Connecticut. It was the seat of Hartford County, Connecticut, Hartford County until Connecticut disbanded County (United States), county government in 19 ...

: Hartford 1884; Hartford Babies 1885; Hartford Bluebirds 1895;

Hartford Senators The Hartford Senators were a minor league baseball team based in Hartford, Connecticut. They operated in the Connecticut League from 1902–1912, the Eastern Association from 1913–1914, the Eastern League (baseball, 1916-32), Eastern League from ...

1902-1912 *

Holyoke, MA Holyoke is a city in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States, that lies between the western bank of the Connecticut River and the Mount Tom Range. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 38,238. Located north of Springfield, ...

Holyoke Paperweights The Holyoke Paperweights were a professional minor league baseball team based in Holyoke, Massachusetts, USA, that played in the now defunct Connecticut League from 1903 to 1911. From 1907 to 1911, they were also known as the Papermakers. The team ...

1903-1906;

Holyoke Papermakers The Holyoke Paperweights were a professional minor league baseball, minor league baseball team based in Holyoke, Massachusetts, USA, that played in the now defunct Connecticut League from 1903 in sports, 1903 to 1911 in sports, 1911. From 1907 in ...

1907-1912 * Meriden, CT: Meriden 1884 1888, 1891, 1908; Meriden Maroons 1885;

Meriden Silvermen Meriden may refer to: Places United Kingdom *Meriden, Hertfordshire, England, a suburb of Watford; see List of United Kingdom locations: Me-Mic, List of United Kingdom locations *Meriden, West Midlands, England *Meriden (UK Parliament constituency ...

1895;

Meriden Bulldogs Meriden may refer to: Places United Kingdom * Meriden, Hertfordshire, England, a suburb of Watford; see List of United Kingdom locations * Meriden, West Midlands, England *Meriden (UK Parliament constituency), in the West Midlands United States * ...

1897-1898; Meriden Silverites 1899-1905 * New Britain, CT: New Britain 1884-1885, 1891;

New Britain Rangers New is an adjective referring to something recently made, discovered, or created. New or NEW may refer to: Music * New, singer of K-pop group The Boyz Albums and EPs * ''New'' (album), by Paul McCartney, 2013 * ''New'' (EP), by Regurgitator ...

1898;

New Britain Perfectos The New Britain Perfectos were a minor league baseball team based in New Britain, Connecticut. From 1908 to 1912, the Perfectos played as members of the Class B (baseball), Class B level Connecticut State League. New Britain hosted home minor leagu ...

1908-1911;

New Britain Spuds New is an adjective referring to something recently made, discovered, or created. New or NEW may refer to: Music * New, singer of K-pop group The Boyz Albums and EPs * ''New'' (album), by Paul McCartney, 2013 * ''New'' (EP), by Regurgitator ...

1912 * New Haven, CT: New Haven Edgewoods 1896; New Haven Students 1898;

New Haven Blues The New Haven Blues were an early minor league baseball team based in New Haven, Connecticut. The New Haven "Blues" teams played as members of the Connecticut State League from 1899 to 1908, winning league championships in 1899 and 1902. Earlier N ...

1899-1908;

New Haven Black Crows The New Haven Profs was one of the longest lasting names of a minor league baseball team that was located in New Haven, Connecticut New Haven is a city in the U.S. state of Connecticut. It is located on New Haven Harbor on the northern shore ...

1909; New Haven Prairie Hens 1910; New Haven Murlins 1911-1912 * New London, CT:

New London Whalers The New London Whalers were a minor league baseball team that played in New London, Connecticut New London is a seaport city and a port of entry on the northeast coast of the United States, located at the mouth of the Thames River in New Lon ...

1898-1907 *

Northampton, MA The city of Northampton is the county seat of Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of Northampton (including its outer villages, Florence and Leeds) was 29,571. Northampton is known as an acade ...

Northampton Meadowlarks The Northampton Meadowlarks were a minor league baseball team based in Northampton, Massachusetts, which played in the, now defunct, Connecticut League. The team made its debut in 1909, when a local theatre owner and a former area athlete purchase ...

1909-1911 * Norwalk, CT: Norwalk 1888 *

Norwich, CT Norwich ( ) (also called "The Rose of New England") is a city in New London County, Connecticut, United States. The Yantic, Shetucket, and Quinebaug Rivers flow into the city and form its harbor, from which the Thames River flows south to Long ...

: Norwich 1891; Norwich Jackroses 1899;

Norwich Witches Norwich () is a cathedral city and district of Norfolk, England, of which it is the county town. Norwich is by the River Wensum, about north-east of London, north of Ipswich and east of Peterborough. As the seat of the See of Norwich, with ...

1900; Norwich Champs 1901; Norwich Reds 1902-1903, 1905-1907; Norwich Indians 1904 *

Portland, CT Portland is a town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 9,384 at the 2020 census. The town center is listed as a census-designated place (CDP). It is situated across the Connecticut River from Middletown. Brownsto ...

: Portland 1891 *

Rockville, CT Rockville is a census-designated place and a village of the town of Vernon in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 7,474 at the 2010 census. Incorporated as a city in 1889, it has been consolidated with the town of Vernon ...

: Rockville 1884 *

Southington, CT Southington is a town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. As of the 2020 United States Census, it had a population of 43,501. Southington contains the villages of Marion, Milldale, and Plantsville. Geography Southington is situa ...

: Southington 1891 * Springfield, MA:

Springfield Ponies Springfield Ponies was the primary name of minor league baseball teams based in Springfield, Massachusetts that played between 1893 and 1943. The team competed as the Ponies through its history except for single seasons as the Maroons (1895), Tip ...

1902-1912 * Stamford, CT: Stamford 1888 * Torrington, CT: Torrington Tornados 1896;

Torrington Demons Torrington may refer to: People * Arthur Torrington, Guyanese-born co-founder of the Windrush Foundation and the Equiano Society * Jeff Torrington, Scottish writer * John Torrington, English explorer and Royal Navy stoker * George Byng, 1st Visc ...

1897 * Waterbury, CT: Waterbury 1884, 1885, 1888, 1891;

Waterbury Brassmen Waterbury is a city in the U.S. state of Connecticut on the Naugatuck River, southwest of Hartford and northeast of New York City. Waterbury is the second-largest city in New Haven County, Connecticut. According to the 2020 US Census, in 2 ...

1895;

Waterbury Indians Waterbury is a city in the U.S. state of Connecticut on the Naugatuck River, southwest of Hartford, Connecticut, Hartford and northeast of New York City. Waterbury is the second-largest city in New Haven County, Connecticut. According to the ...

1897; Waterbury Pirates 1898

Waterbury Rough Riders Waterbury is a city in the U.S. state of Connecticut on the Naugatuck River, southwest of Hartford and northeast of New York City. Waterbury is the second-largest city in New Haven County, Connecticut. According to the 2020 US Census, i ...

1899-1902;

Waterbury Authors Waterbury is a city in the U.S. state of Connecticut on the Naugatuck River, southwest of Hartford and northeast of New York City. Waterbury is the second-largest city in New Haven County, Connecticut. According to the 2020 US Census, in 2 ...

1906-1908; Waterbury Invincibles 1909;

Waterbury Finnegans Waterbury is a city in the U.S. state of Connecticut on the Naugatuck River, southwest of Hartford and northeast of New York City. Waterbury is the second-largest city in New Haven County, Connecticut. According to the 2020 US Census, in 2 ...

1910;

Waterbury Champs Waterbury is a city in the U.S. state of Connecticut on the Naugatuck River, southwest of Hartford, Connecticut, Hartford and northeast of New York City. Waterbury is the second-largest city in New Haven County, Connecticut. According to the ...

1911;

Waterbury Spuds Waterbury is a city in the U.S. state of Connecticut on the Naugatuck River, southwest of Hartford, Connecticut, Hartford and northeast of New York City. Waterbury is the second-largest city in New Haven County, Connecticut. According to the ...

1912 * West Haven, CT: West Haven 1891 *

Willimantic, CT Willimantic is a city located in the town of Windham in Windham County, Connecticut, United States. It is a former Census-designated place and borough, and is currently organized as one of two tax districts within the Town of Windham. Known as " ...

: Willimantic 1884 *

Winsted, CT Winsted is a census-designated place and an incorporated city in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the town of Winchester. The population of Winsted was 7,712 at the 2010 census, out of 11,242 in the entire town of Win ...

: Winsted Blues 1896 * Worcester, MA:

Worcester Reds Worcester may refer to: Places United Kingdom * Worcester, England, a city and the county town of Worcestershire in England ** Worcester (UK Parliament constituency), an area represented by a Member of Parliament * Worcester Park, London, Engla ...

1904

Yearly standings

No Classification 1884 to 1891

1884 Connecticut State League Willimantic expelled September 3.
The league played two games each week: Wednesdays and Saturdays 1885 Connecticut State League
President:
(Continuation of the Southern New England League) New Britain disbanded September 8 1888 Connecticut State League
President: J. Howard Taylor Bridgeport transferred to Stamford in May, then disbanded June 27.
Danbury disbanded June 5.
The league disbanded July 25. 1891 Connecticut State League
President: A.W. Lang Hartford disbanded June 10; Portland disbanded June 10.

Class B 1894 to 1896

1894 Connecticut State League
Standings unknown 1895 Connecticut State League
President: Jim O'Rourke 1896 Connecticut State League
President: D.W. Porter (aka Naugatuck Valley State League)

Class F 1897 to 1907

1897 Connecticut State League
President: Sturgis Whitlock 1898 Connecticut State League
President: Sturgis Whitlock New Britain disbanded June 23.
Derby disbanded June 25. 1899 Connecticut State League
schedule
br> President: Tim Murnane No Playoffs. 1900 Connecticut State League
President: Sturgis Whitlock No Playoffs. 1901 Connecticut State League
President: Tim Murnane No Playoffs.

Class D 1902 to 1904

1902 Connecticut State League
President: Jim O'Rourke / Sturgis Whitlock No Playoffs. 1903 Connecticut State League
President: Sturgis Whitlock No Playoffs:
12 Holyoke games (8-4) were deducted after the season due to ineligible player violations. 1904 Connecticut League
President: Jim O'Rourke Worcester (26-11) moved to Norwich June 21.
No Playoffs.

Class B 1905 to 1912

1905 Connecticut State League
President: Jim O'Rourke No Playoffs. 1906 Connecticut State League
President: Jim O'Rourke No Playoffs. 1907 Connecticut State League
President: W. J. Tracey No Playoffs. 1908 Connecticut State League
President: W. J. Tracey No Playoffs. 1909 Connecticut State League
President: Jim O'Rourke No Playoffs. 1910 Connecticut State League
schedule
br> President: W.J. Tracy] No Playoffs. 1911 Connecticut State League
President: Jim O'Rourke Northampton and Holyoke disbanded June 26.
No Playoffs. 1912 Connecticut State League
President: Jim O'Rourk New Britain (12-22) moved to Waterbury June 15.
No Playoffs.

References

External links

Baseball ReferenceHistoric North Hampton
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