The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League (AL), is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball (MLB) in the United States and Canada. It developed from the Western League, a minor league based in the Great Lakes states, which eventually aspired to major league status. It is sometimes called the Junior Circuit because it claimed Major League status for the 1901 season, 25 years after the formation of the National League.
The Pacific Coast League (PCL) was a Minor League Baseball league operating in the Western, Midwestern, and Southeastern United States. Along with the International League and the Mexican League, it was one of three leagues playing at the Triple-A level, which was one grade below Major League Baseball. It was officially named the Pacific Coast League of Professional Baseball Clubs, Inc. Its headquarters were in Round Rock, Texas. The PCL was replaced by Triple-A West.
The Colorado Springs Sky Sox were a Minor League Baseball team in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The team played in the Pacific Coast League (PCL) and was the Triple-A affiliate of the major league Milwaukee Brewers (2015–2018), Colorado Rockies (1993–2014), and Cleveland Indians (1988–1992). The Sky Sox won the PCL title in 1992 and 1995.
Frank Gibson Selee was an American Major League Baseball manager in the National League (NL). In his sixteen-year Major League career, he managed the Boston Beaneaters for twelve years (1890–1901) and the Chicago Cubs for four years (1902–1905).
The Orem Owlz were a Minor League Baseball team located in Orem, Utah, United States, from 2001 to 2020. The team competed in the Pioneer League as a Rookie League affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels. The Owlz played their home games at Home of the Owlz on the campus of Utah Valley University. They were previously known as the Provo Angels from 2001 to 2004.
The Western League was the name of several minor league baseball leagues that operated between 1885 and 1899. These leagues were focused mainly in the Midwestern United States.
The Western League was the name of several leagues in American minor league baseball. First, its earliest progenitor, which existed from 1885 to 1899, was the predecessor of the American League. Later, during the 20th century, there were four incarnations of the Western League, including a Class D loop that played from 1939 to 1941 and an independent loop that began play in 1995. This article, however, concentrates on the two Class A leagues that played from 1900 to 1937 and from 1947 to 1958.
Harry Sterling Wolverton, nicknamed "Fighting Harry", was an American professional baseball player. He played all or part of nine seasons in Major League Baseball from 1898 through 1905 and 1912. He played for the Chicago Orphans, Philadelphia Phillies, Washington Senators, Boston Beaneaters, and New York Highlanders, primarily as a third baseman. He also managed the Highlanders in 1912.
William Jones "Boileryard" Clarke, was an American Major League Baseball player from New York City who played catcher from 1893 to 1905. Clarke also served as the long-time head baseball coach for Princeton University, where Bill Clarke Field is named in his honor. Clarke played for the Baltimore Orioles (1893–1898), Boston Beaneaters (1899–1900), Washington Senators (1901–1904), and New York Giants (1905).
Kenneth Cecil Ramos was an outfielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Houston Astros in its 1997 season. Listed at 6' 1", 185 lb., he batted and threw left handed.
Albert Edward "Cowboy" Jones was a professional baseball pitcher. He pitched one full season and parts of three others in Major League Baseball from 1898 until 1901 for the Cleveland Spiders and St. Louis Perfectos/Cardinals.
The Wichita Aviators were a minor league baseball team based in Wichita, Kansas from 1905-1933. Wichita was a member of the Western Association (1905-1908) and Western League (1909-1933).
Robert Paul Brown was an American-born Canadian professional baseball player, manager, and team owner. He was active in minor league baseball in various capacities from 1900 through 1953, appearing in over 600 games as player and managing for at least 14 seasons. He was a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and served in the U.S. military during the Spanish–American War.
The Cañon City Swastikas was a minor league baseball team based in Cañon City, Colorado in 1912. Cañon City briefly played in the 1912 season as members of the Class D level Rocky Mountain League. The Cañon City franchise relocated to Raton, New Mexico during the season.
The Colorado Springs Millionaires were a minor league baseball team, based in Colorado Springs, Colorado that played primarily in the Western League.
The La Junta Railroaders was a minor league baseball team based in La Junta, Colorado in 1912. The La Junta Railroaders played in the 1912 season as members of the Class D level Rocky Mountain League. The 1912 La Junta Railroaders were the only minor league team hosted in La Junta to date.
The Dawson Stags was a minor league baseball team based in Dawson, New Mexico in 1912. Dawson briefly played in the 1912 season as members of the Class D level Rocky Mountain League. The Dawson team began play when the Colorado Springs Millionaires relocated during the season. Dawson did not host another minor league team and is a ghost town today.
The Cheyenne Indians was a minor league baseball team based in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The Cheyenne Indians played as members of the Class D level Rocky Mountain League in 1912 and Western League in 1941.
The Wichita Indians were a Class A level minor league baseball franchise based in Wichita, Kansas. The Wichita Indians played as members of the Western League from 1950 to 1955. Wichita won the 1955 Western League Championship.
The Omaha Packers was a primary moniker of the minor league baseball teams based in Omaha, Nebraska between 1879 and 1935. Omaha had teams had a long tenure as members of the Western League and Western Association after beginning play in 1879. Omaha teams played under numerous other monikers prior to the "Packers."
