The Philipsburg Burgers were a minor league baseball team based in Philipsburg, Montana. In 1892, the Burgers played as members of the 1892 Class B level

Montana State League The Montana State League was a minor league baseball league that played various seasons between 1892 and 1925 as an Independent league. As the name implies, the Montana State League consisted of teams based in exclusively in Montana, with the exc ...

History

Philipsburg, Montana first hosted minor league baseball in 1892. The "Philipsburg Burgers" became members of the six–team, Class B level

, a league that played a split–season schedule. Franchises from

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and Missoula, Montana joined Philipsburg in beginning Montana State League play on May 30, 1982. The Philipsburg Burgers began league play on May 30, 1892. Philipsburg ended the 1892 season in 3rd place with a record of 22–23, playing under manager

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. The Montana State League reduced to four teams during the season. The final overall standings were led by 1st place

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(29–21), followed by

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(26–22), Philipsburg (22–23) and Missoula (18–29).

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had a record of 10–8 and the

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6–10 when they folded during the season. Butte won the first–half championship and Missoula won the second–half title, with Philipsburg missing the playoffs. Butte won the championship playoff. Philipsburg, Montana has not hosted another minor league team.

The ballpark

The exact name and location of the Philipsburg ballpark in 1892 is unknown. Philipsburg HD2 86002791 Granite County, MT

Yearb–y–year record

Notable alumni

(1892, MGR) *

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(1892) * George McMillan (1892) *

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(1892) * Harry Raymond (1892) *

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(1892)

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