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Atlantic League (1896–1900)
The Atlantic League was a Minor League Baseball, minor league baseball league that operated between 1896 and 1900 in the Northeastern United States. It was the successor of the Pennsylvania State League, which had operated from 1892 to 1895. The name has subsequently been reused twice, for another Atlantic League (1914), short-lived league in 1914, and for Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, a contemporary independent minor league. History League champions : In 1896, eight teams competed; at any point in time, there were six teams active. : In 1899 and 1900, there were only six teams active at season's end. Source: Teams Notes: :In 1896, New Haven disbanded on July 12; Lancaster entered the league on July 13; New York was expelled on July 13 and was replaced by Philadelphia. :In 1899, Paterson disbanded on July 4, and Scranton followed on July 9. :In 1900, Philadelphia moved to Harrisburg on June 4; Newark and Jersey City disbanded on June 2; the league disbanded on J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paterson Silk Weavers
The Paterson Silk Weavers were a minor league baseball team based in Paterson, New Jersey. From 1896 to 1899, Paterson played exclusively as members of the Atlantic League (1896–1900), Atlantic League, winning the 1896 league championship amidst controversy. Baseball Hall of Fame charter member Honus Wagner played for the 1896 and 1897 Paterson Silk Weavers, before making his major league debut in 1897. Fellow Hall of Fame member Ed Barrow was Wagner's manager in 1896, after scouting him and signing him to the team. Barrow managed the Paterson team again in 1899. History In 1896, the Paterson "Silk Weavers" became charter members of the eight–team Class A (baseball), Class A level Atlantic League (1896–1900), Atlantic League, the highest level of minor leagues at the time. The Hartford Bluebirds, Lancaster Maroons, New Haven Texas Steers, Philadelphia Athletics (minor league), Philadelphia Athletics, New York Metropolitans, Newark Colts and Wilmington Peaches joined Newark in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
