Washington Browns
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Washington Browns 1897 Washington, Indiana | |
| Class-level | |
|---|---|
| Previous | Class C |
| Minor league affiliations | |
Previous leagues | Central League |
| Major league affiliations | |
| Previous | Unaffiliated |
| Team data | |
| Nickname | 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 January 18, 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.[1]
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 32–31 (.508) record.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 Nipper, Skip (January 18, 2015). "Nashville in the 1897 Central League". 262 Down Right. Retrieved January 28, 2015.
- ↑ "1897 Nashville/Henderson Centennials Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved January 28, 2015.
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