Tennessee–Alabama League
The Tennessee–Alabama League was an independent minor league baseball league which operated in the United States in 1904. Eight teams from Tennessee and Alabama competed in the league.
| Sport | Baseball |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1904 |
| Ceased | 1904 |
| Country | United States |
| Most titles | Decatur (1) |
Ty Cobb played for the Anniston Baseball Club in 1904, his first professional season.
Teams
A total of 8 teams competed in the Tennessee–Alabama League. Cities represented were:
Standings
| Team | Wins | Loses | Win % | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur | 52 | 31 | .627 | — |
| Knoxville | 49 | 29 | .628 | 0.5 |
| Columbia | 51 | 34 | .600 | 2 |
| Huntsville | 43 | 39 | .524 | 8.5 |
| Chattanooga | 39 | 41 | .488 | 11.5 |
| Sheffield | 24 | 56 | .300 | 26.5 |
| Anniston* | 16 | 29 | .356 | NA |
| Bessemer* | 15 | 30 | .333 | NA |
| *Anniston and Bessemer disbanded on July 9. | ||||
Notable players
Five players from the league also played on Major League Baseball teams. They are:
- King Bailey (Columbia)[1]
- Ty Cobb (Anniston)[2]
- Jim Holmes (Huntsville)[3]
- Pryor McElveen (Knoxville)[4]
- Tom Stouch (Decatur)[5]
References
- General
- "1904 Tennessee–Alabama League". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved May 16, 2017.
- "Tennessee–Alabama League - BR Bullpen". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved May 16, 2017.
- Johnson, Lloyd, and Wolff, Miles, eds., The Encyclopedia of Minor League Baseball, 3rd edition. Durham, North Carolina: Baseball America, 2007.
- Specific
- "King Bailey Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved May 13, 2017.
- "Ty Cobb Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved May 13, 2017.
- "Jim Holmes Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved May 13, 2017.
- "Pryor McElveen Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved May 13, 2017.
- "Tom Stouch Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved May 13, 2017.
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