Iron And Oil League
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The Iron and Oil League was a minor league formed in the 1890's and existing from time to time in the 1890's and 1900's. In 1898 one of the teams was a black team, the Celeron Acme Colored Giants.
It is sometimes abbreviated as IOL.
Honus Wagner
and his brother Butts Wagner played in the league in 1895. Among other major leaguers, Jack Glasscock
and Buck Weaver
also played in the league.
It is sometimes abbreviated as IOL.
Honus Wagner
Honus Wagner
-Louisville Colonels:Recognizing his talent, Barrow recommended Wagner to the Louisville Colonels. After some hesitation about his awkward figure, Wagner was signed by the Colonels, where he hit .338 in 61 games....
and his brother Butts Wagner played in the league in 1895. Among other major leaguers, Jack Glasscock
Jack Glasscock
John Wesley "Jack" Glasscock was an American shortstop in Major League Baseball who played for several teams from 1879 to 1895 and was the top player at his position in the 1880s during the sport's bare-handed era...
and Buck Weaver
Buck Weaver
George Daniel "Buck" Weaver was an American shortstop and third baseman in Major League Baseball who played his entire career for the Chicago White Sox...
also played in the league.