Washington Browns
| Washington Browns | |
|---|---|
| Minor league affiliations | |
| Previous classes | Class C |
Previous leagues | Central League |
| Major league affiliations | |
| Previous teams | Unaffiliated |
| Team data | |
| Name | Washington Browns |
| Colors | Brown & red |
The Washington Browns were a minor league baseball team from Washington, Indiana, that played in the Class C Central League in 1897.
Team history
On February 7, 1897, the Washington Browns were formed as a charter member of the Class C Central League.[1] Joining the Browns in the six-team league were the Cairo Egyptians, Evansville Brewers, Nashville Centennials, Paducah Little Colonels, and Terre Haute Hottentots.[2] Washington's uniforms were brown and red.[3]
Severe financial problems throughout the circuit forced the league to disband on July 20. As of July 19, the final day of play, the Browns were in third place with a 33–32 (.508) record.[4]
References
- ^ "Central League Organized". The Indianapolis Journal. Indianapolis. February 8, 1897. p. 5. Retrieved March 9, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "1897 Central League". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved March 9, 2019.
- ^ "Billy Work Is in Town". The Nashville American. Nashville. February 10, 1897. p. 6. Retrieved March 9, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Baseball News". The Paducah Sun. Paducah, Kentucky. July 20, 1897. p. 1. Retrieved March 11, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.