Union Association (minor league)

The Union Association was a Minor league baseball circuit that operated from 1911 through 1914. It was classified as a Class-D league and was based in the Rocky Mountains. Frank Huelsman was the star of the league but Salt Lake City and Helena were also involved the entire time. On July 20, 1914, Boise and Murra disbanded, then on August 5 Butte dropped out, which led to the disbandment of the entire league. Despite the league disbanding, Salt Lake City and Ogden still played 16 games to complete their seasons.

There was also a minor league called the Union Association which lasted only one season in 1884.

Cities represented, teams, and seasons

* Boise, Idaho Boise Irrigators 1911, 1914
* Butte, Montana Butte Miners 1911–1914
* Great Falls, Montana Great Falls
Great Falls Electrics
1911–1912
1913
* Helena, Montana Helena Senators 1911–1914
* Missoula, Montana Missoula, Montana 1911–1913
* Murray, Utah Murray Infants 1914
* Ogden, Utah Ogden Canners 1912–1914
* Salt Lake City, Utah         Salt Lake City Skyscrapers       1911–1914

Champions

1911 – Great Falls
1912 – Missoula
1913 – Great Falls Electrics
1914 – Ogden Canners

References

    Sources

    The ESPN Baseball Encyclopedia – Gary Gillette, Peter Gammons, Pete Palmer. Publisher: Sterling Publishing (NY), 2007. Format: Paperback, 1824 pp. Language: English. ISBN 1-4027-4771-3

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