Chicago Green Sox
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The Chicago Green Sox were a short-lived franchise of the United States Baseball League
. The eight-team league ceased operations after just over a month of play in 1912.
United States Baseball League
The United States Baseball League was a short-lived hopeful third major-league that was established in New York City in 1912.In March 1912, organizers of the proposed league–described by members of the sports establishment as an "outlaw league"–met in New York's Hotel Imperial. The U.S...
. The eight-team league ceased operations after just over a month of play in 1912.
1912 Standings
In the Green Sox and the USBL's only season, Chicago finished 6th place with a 10-12 record.| Team | Win | Loss | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Filipinos | 19 | 7 | .731 |
| Richmond Rebels | 15 | 11 | .577 |
| Reading (no name) | 12 | 9 | .571 |
| Cincinnati Pippins | 12 | 10 | .545 |
| Washington Senators | 6 | 7 | .462 |
| Chicago Green Sox | 10 | 12 | .455 |
| Cleveland Forest City | 8 | 13 | .381 |
| New York Knickerbockers | 2 | 15 | .118 |
Notable Players
- Lou GertenrichLou GertenrichLouis Wilhelm Gertenrich was a professional baseball player. He played parts of two seasons in Major League Baseball as an outfielder for the Milwaukee Brewers and Pittsburgh Pirates.-External links:...
- Tom McGuireTom McGuireThomas Patrick McGuire was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for four different professional teams in Chicago from 1912 to 1919....
- Jim StanleyJim Stanley (baseball)James Francis Stanley was a shortstop for the Chicago Whales professional baseball team in 1914. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri....