The Columbus Senators Minor league baseball

Minor league baseball

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 team was born in as a founding member of the Tri-State League

Tri-State League

The Tri-State League was the name of five different circuits in American minor league baseball.-History:The first league of that name played for four years and consisted of teams in Ohio, Michigan and West Virginia....

. After that, the Senators played in the Western League (1897-1899), Interstate League

Interstate League

The Interstate League was the name of five different American minor baseball leagues that played intermittently from 1896 through 1952. The longest tenured of these was the last incarnation, which played in the Middle Atlantic States from 1939 through 1952, and was one of the few mid-level minor...

 (1900) Western Association

Western Association

The Western Association was the name of five different leagues in American minor league baseball during the 19th and 20th centuries.The oldest league, originally established as the Northwestern League in 1883, was refounded as the Western Association on October 28, 1887...

 (1901) and American Association

American Association (20th century)

The American Association was a minor league baseball league at the Triple-A level of baseball in the United States from to and to . Together with the International League, it contested the Junior World Series which determined the championship team in minor league baseball, at least for the...

 (1903-1930). The team represented Columbus, Ohio

Columbus, Ohio

Columbus is the capital of and the largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio. The broader metropolitan area encompasses several counties and is the third largest in Ohio behind those of Cleveland and Cincinnati. Columbus is the third largest city in the American Midwest, and the fifteenth largest city...

, and played their home games at Recreation Park and Neil Park.

In their first season, the Senators finished in third place with a 64-50 record. The nickname was used again in 1897, when the Columbus team in the Western League changed its name from the Columbus Buckeyes

Columbus Buckeyes

The Columbus Buckeyes were a Negro League baseball team that played for a single season, 1921, in the Negro National League.- Founding :Hall-of-Fame shortstop John Henry Lloyd was hired as playing manager of the Negro League team and Sol White, a manager, player and journalist in African-American...

 to the Senators. Columbus competed until 1899, when the team had to move before the season was completed. In 1900, Columbus also posted a Senators club in the Interstate League, moving to the Western Association in 1901.

By 1902, the Senators became one of the founding members of the new American Association. Before the 1905 season the team owner built Neil Park, the first concrete-and-steel stadium in the minor leagues. From 1905 through 1907, the Senators won the league title,losing the Junior World Series

Junior World Series

The Junior World Series was the name given to a postseason series between champions of two of the three high-minor baseball leagues, modeled on the World Series of Major League Baseball...

 in 1906 and 1907. The team declined after that, and never finished higher than fourth place between 1919 and 1930.

In 1931, the St. Louis Cardinals

St. Louis Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division in the National League of Major League Baseball. The Cardinals have won eleven World Series championships, the most of any National League team, and second overall only to...

 took control of the Columbus team as part of their developing minor league system and renamed them the Columbus Red Birds

Columbus Red Birds

The Columbus Red Birds was the name of a top-level minor league baseball team that played in Columbus, Ohio, in the American Association from 1931 through 1954. The Columbus club, a member of the Association continuously since 1902, was previously known as the Columbus Senators — a typical...

.

Yearly Team Records

Year	Record	Finish	Manager	League	Notes
1888	64-50	3rd	James Curry James Curry James Curry, was a defensive tackle who played seven seasons in the Canadian Football League. He won Grey Cups in 1983 with the Toronto Argonauts and 1989 with the Saskatchewan Roughriders--his first and last seasons in the league.... Frank Arnold Frank Arnold Frank Arnold is a former men's basketball coach who coached at Brigham Young University from 1975–1983 and at the University of Hawaii from 1985-1987.-Career:...	TSL
1897	89-47	2nd	George Tebeau George Tebeau George E. Tebeau was an outfielder in Major League Baseball who played between and for the Cincinnati Red Stockings and Toledo Maumees of the American Association, and with the Washington Senators and Cleveland Spiders of the National League. Tebeau batted and threw right-handed. He was born...	WL
1898	73-60	5th	Tom Loftus Tom Loftus Thomas Joseph Loftus is a former manager in the American Association, the National League, and the American League. His playing career began in 1877 with the St. Louis Brown Stockings of the National League, but he only played in nine career games in 1877 and 1883 as an outfielder... George Tebeau George Tebeau George E. Tebeau was an outfielder in Major League Baseball who played between and for the Cincinnati Red Stockings and Toledo Maumees of the American Association, and with the Washington Senators and Cleveland Spiders of the National League. Tebeau batted and threw right-handed. He was born...	WL
1899	63-62	5th	Tom Loftus Tom Loftus Thomas Joseph Loftus is a former manager in the American Association, the National League, and the American League. His playing career began in 1877 with the St. Louis Brown Stockings of the National League, but he only played in nine career games in 1877 and 1883 as an outfielder... George Tebeau George Tebeau George E. Tebeau was an outfielder in Major League Baseball who played between and for the Cincinnati Red Stockings and Toledo Maumees of the American Association, and with the Washington Senators and Cleveland Spiders of the National League. Tebeau batted and threw right-handed. He was born...	WL
1900	58-78	6th	Bob Quinn Bob Quinn (baseball) James Aloysius Robert Quinn was an American executive in Major League Baseball who became renowned for his management of four different franchises....	ISL
1901	55-86	7th	Frank Metz Jimmy Gardner Ed Zinram	WA
1902	58-78	6th	Frank Leonard Frank Leonard (baseball) Frank J. Leonard was a longtime minor league baseball manager, with a career lasting from 1887 to 1913.He first managed the Manchester Farmers of the New England League in 1887. In 1888, he led the New England League's Portsmouth Lillies. He next managed the New England League's Portland team in... Jack Grim	AA
1903	56-84	6th	Frank Leonard Frank Leonard (baseball) Frank J. Leonard was a longtime minor league baseball manager, with a career lasting from 1887 to 1913.He first managed the Manchester Farmers of the New England League in 1887. In 1888, he led the New England League's Portsmouth Lillies. He next managed the New England League's Portland team in...        Bob Quinn Bob Quinn (baseball) James Aloysius Robert Quinn was an American executive in Major League Baseball who became renowned for his management of four different franchises....     Jimmy Bannon Jimmy Bannon James Henry Bannon was a Major League Baseball player for the St. Louis Browns and Boston Beaneaters. Bannon was primarily an outfielder, though he played a few games as an infielder and pitched in three games...	AA
1904	88-61	2nd	Bill Clymer Bill Clymer William Johnston "Bill" Clymer nicknamed "Derby Day Bill", was an American professional baseball player who played three games for the Philadelphia Athletics. In 11 at bats, he did not collect a hit, but did have one base on balls, and one stolen base...	AA
1905	100-52	1st	Bill Clymer Bill Clymer William Johnston "Bill" Clymer nicknamed "Derby Day Bill", was an American professional baseball player who played three games for the Philadelphia Athletics. In 11 at bats, he did not collect a hit, but did have one base on balls, and one stolen base...	AA	Championship title
1906	91-57	1st	Bill Clymer Bill Clymer William Johnston "Bill" Clymer nicknamed "Derby Day Bill", was an American professional baseball player who played three games for the Philadelphia Athletics. In 11 at bats, he did not collect a hit, but did have one base on balls, and one stolen base...	AA	Championship title   Lost Junior World Series to     the Buffalo Bisons Buffalo Bisons The Buffalo Bisons are a minor league baseball team based in Buffalo, New York. They currently play in the International League and are the Triple-A affiliate of the New York Mets...
1907	90-94	1st	Bill Clymer Bill Clymer William Johnston "Bill" Clymer nicknamed "Derby Day Bill", was an American professional baseball player who played three games for the Philadelphia Athletics. In 11 at bats, he did not collect a hit, but did have one base on balls, and one stolen base...	AA	Championship title   Lost Junior World Series to   the Toronto Maple Leafs
1908	86-68	3rd	Bill Clymer Bill Clymer William Johnston "Bill" Clymer nicknamed "Derby Day Bill", was an American professional baseball player who played three games for the Philadelphia Athletics. In 11 at bats, he did not collect a hit, but did have one base on balls, and one stolen base...	AA
1909	80-87	7th	Bill Clymer Bill Clymer William Johnston "Bill" Clymer nicknamed "Derby Day Bill", was an American professional baseball player who played three games for the Philadelphia Athletics. In 11 at bats, he did not collect a hit, but did have one base on balls, and one stolen base...       Bill Friel Bill Friel William Edward Friel was a professional baseball player. He played three seasons in Major League Baseball, as a second baseman, third baseman and outfielder....	AA
1910	88-77	3rd	Bill Friel Bill Friel William Edward Friel was a professional baseball player. He played three seasons in Major League Baseball, as a second baseman, third baseman and outfielder....	AA
1911	87-78	3rd	Bill Friel Bill Friel William Edward Friel was a professional baseball player. He played three seasons in Major League Baseball, as a second baseman, third baseman and outfielder....	AA
1912	98-68	3rd	Bill Friel Bill Friel William Edward Friel was a professional baseball player. He played three seasons in Major League Baseball, as a second baseman, third baseman and outfielder....	AA
1913	93-74	4th	Bill Hinchman Bill Hinchman William White Hinchman , was a professional baseball player who played outfielder in the Major Leagues from 1905-1920. He played for the Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Naps, and Pittsburgh Pirates.-External links:...	AA
1914	86-77	4th	|   Bill Hinchman Bill Hinchman William White Hinchman , was a professional baseball player who played outfielder in the Major Leagues from 1905-1920. He played for the Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Naps, and Pittsburgh Pirates.-External links:...	AA
1915	54-91	8th	|   Rudy Hulswitt Rudy Hulswitt Rudolph Edward Hulswitt , was a professional baseball player who played catcher in the Major Leagues from -. He would play for the Philadelphia Phillies, Cincinnati Reds, Louisville Colonels, and St. Louis Cardinals.-External links:...	AA
1916	71-90	7th	|   Rudy Hulswitt Rudy Hulswitt Rudolph Edward Hulswitt , was a professional baseball player who played catcher in the Major Leagues from -. He would play for the Philadelphia Phillies, Cincinnati Reds, Louisville Colonels, and St. Louis Cardinals.-External links:...     Bob Quinn Bob Quinn (baseball) James Aloysius Robert Quinn was an American executive in Major League Baseball who became renowned for his management of four different franchises....   William Johns	AA
1917	84-69	4th	Joe Tinker Joe Tinker Joseph Bert Tinker was a Major League Baseball player and manager. He is best known for his years with the Chicago Cubs dynasty which won four pennants between 1906 and 1910; and for his feud with double play partner Johnny Evers. Tinker was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in...	AA
1918	41-32	2nd	Joe Tinker Joe Tinker Joseph Bert Tinker was a Major League Baseball player and manager. He is best known for his years with the Chicago Cubs dynasty which won four pennants between 1906 and 1910; and for his feud with double play partner Johnny Evers. Tinker was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in...	AA
1919	70-84	6th	Grover Hartley Grover Hartley Grover Allen Hartley was a backup catcher in Major League Baseball. From 1911 through 1934, he played for the New York Giants , St. Louis Terriers , St. Louis Browns , Boston Red Sox and Cleveland Indians . Hartley batted and threw right-handed...	AA
1920	66-99	7th	Bill Clymer Bill Clymer William Johnston "Bill" Clymer nicknamed "Derby Day Bill", was an American professional baseball player who played three games for the Philadelphia Athletics. In 11 at bats, he did not collect a hit, but did have one base on balls, and one stolen base...	AA
1921	69-96	8th	Pants Rowland Pants Rowland Clarence Henry "Pants" Rowland was a Major League Baseball manager for the Chicago White Sox from 1915 through 1918 who went on to become a major figure in minor league baseball. He was born in Platteville, Wisconsin...	AA
1922	63-102	8th	Pants Rowland Pants Rowland Clarence Henry "Pants" Rowland was a Major League Baseball manager for the Chicago White Sox from 1915 through 1918 who went on to become a major figure in minor league baseball. He was born in Platteville, Wisconsin...	AA
1923	79-89	4th	Carlton Molesworth Carlton Molesworth Carlton Molesworth was a Major League Baseball pitcher. Molesworth played for the Washington Senators in the 1895 season...	AA
1924	75-93	7th	Carlton Molesworth Carlton Molesworth Carlton Molesworth was a Major League Baseball pitcher. Molesworth played for the Washington Senators in the 1895 season...	AA
1925	61-106	8th	Carlton Molesworth Carlton Molesworth Carlton Molesworth was a Major League Baseball pitcher. Molesworth played for the Washington Senators in the 1895 season...	AA
1926	39-125	8th	Hank Gowdy Hank Gowdy Henry Morgan Gowdy was a professional baseball catcher and a first baseman who played in the major leagues for the New York Giants and the Boston Braves...   George McQuillan George McQuillan George Watt McQuillan , born in Brooklyn, New York, was a pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies , Cincinnati Reds , Pittsburgh Pirates and Cleveland Indians ....	AA
1927	60-108	8th	Ivey Wingo Ivey Wingo Ivey Brown Wingo was a Major League Baseball catcher for the St. Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds. Wingo spent the first four years of his career with the Cardinals and last thirteen years with the Reds....	AA
1928	68-100	7th	Nemo Leibold Nemo Leibold Harry Loran "Nemo" Leibold was an outfielder in Major League Baseball from 1913-1925. He played for the Cleveland Naps, Chicago White Sox, Boston Red Sox, and Washington Senators...	AA
1929	75-91	6th	Nemo Leibold Nemo Leibold Harry Loran "Nemo" Leibold was an outfielder in Major League Baseball from 1913-1925. He played for the Cleveland Naps, Chicago White Sox, Boston Red Sox, and Washington Senators...	AA
1930	67-86	6th	Nemo Leibold Nemo Leibold Harry Loran "Nemo" Leibold was an outfielder in Major League Baseball from 1913-1925. He played for the Cleveland Naps, Chicago White Sox, Boston Red Sox, and Washington Senators...	AA

Hall of Fame alumni

• Mordecai Brown
  Mordecai Brown
  Mordecai Peter Centennial Brown , nicknamed "Three Finger" or "Miner", was an American Major League Baseball pitcher at the turn of the 20th century. Due to a farm-machinery accident in his youth, Brown lost parts of two fingers on his right hand and eventually acquired his nickname as a result...
  
   (1917-1918)
• Rick Ferrell
  Rick Ferrell
  Richard Benjamin Ferrell was an American professional baseball player, coach, scout and executive. He played as a catcher in Major League Baseball from to for the St. Louis Browns, Boston Red Sox and Washington Senators. Ferrell was regarded as one of the best catchers in baseball during the...
  
   (1926-1928)
• Joe Tinker
  Joe Tinker
  Joseph Bert Tinker was a Major League Baseball player and manager. He is best known for his years with the Chicago Cubs dynasty which won four pennants between 1906 and 1910; and for his feud with double play partner Johnny Evers. Tinker was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in...
  
   (1917)
• Dazzy Vance
  Dazzy Vance
  Charles Arthur "Dazzy" Vance was a star Major League Baseball starting pitcher during the 1920s.-Biography:...
  
   (1916)
• Rube Waddell
  Rube Waddell
  George Edward Waddell was an American southpaw pitcher in Major League Baseball. In his thirteen-year career he played for the Louisville Colonels , Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Orphans in the National League, and the Philadelphia Athletics and St. Louis Browns in the American League...
  
  (1899)

Sources

• The American Association: A Baseball History, 1902-1991 – Bill O'Neal. Publisher: Eakin Press, 1992. Language: English. Format: Paperback, 410pp. ISBN 0890158126

• Encyclopedia of Minor League Baseball – Lloyd Johnson, Miles Wolff. Publisher: Baseball America, 1993. Language: English. Format: Paperback, 420pp. ISBN 0963718916