Washington Browns

The Washington Browns were a minor league baseball team from Washington, Indiana, that played in the Class C Central League in 1897.

Washington Browns
1897
Washington, Indiana
Minor league affiliations
Previous classesClass C
Previous leagues
Central League
Major league affiliations
Previous teamsUnaffiliated
Team data
NameWashington Browns
ColorsBrown & red
   

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

  1. "Central League Organized". The Indianapolis Journal. Indianapolis. February 8, 1897. p. 5. Retrieved March 9, 2020 via Newspapers.com.
  2. "1897 Central League". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved March 9, 2019.
  3. "Billy Work Is in Town". The Nashville American. Nashville. February 10, 1897. p. 6. Retrieved March 9, 2020 via Newspapers.com.
  4. "Baseball News". The Paducah Sun. Paducah, Kentucky. July 20, 1897. p. 1. Retrieved March 11, 2020 via Newspapers.com.
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