Albany Babies

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Albany Babies
Minor league affiliations
Previous classesClass C
League South Atlantic League

The Albany Babies were a Class C league minor league baseball team located in Albany, Georgia. The team played in the South Atlantic League from 1911 to 1916.

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Notable players

Year-by-year record

YearRecordFinishManagerPlayoffs
191182-533rd Harry Mathews / Bernie McCay
191252-624th Bernie McCay / Bill Duggleby
191346-686th Phil Wells none
191464-573rd Phil Wells / Frank Manush Lost League Finals
191541-455th (t) Frank Manush
191630-53-- Perry Lipe Team disbanded July 23


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