New Philadelphia Red Birds
New Philadelphia Red Birds 1936 New Philadelphia, Ohio | |
Minor league affiliations | |
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Class | Class D (1936–1941) |
League | Ohio State League (1936–1941) |
Major league affiliations | |
Team | St. Louis Cardinals (1936) |
Minor league titles | |
League titles (0) | None |
Team data | |
Name | New Philadelphia Red Birds (1936) |
Ballpark | Tuscora Park* (1936) |
The New Philadelphia Red Birds were a minor league baseball team based in New Philadelphia, Ohio in 1936. The New Philadelphia Red Birds played briefly as members of the Class D level Ohio State League.
The New Philadelphia Red Birds were a minor league affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals.
History[]
The New Philadelphia Red Birds began minor league baseball play in 1936 as members of the six–team Class D level Ohio State League. The "Red Birds" moniker reflected the franchise as an affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals. The charter Ohio State League members in 1936 were the Fostoria Cardinals, Fremont Reds, Mansfield Tigers, New Philadelphia Red Birds, Sandusky Sailors and Tiffin Mud Hens. [1][2][3]
Beginning play in the 1936 Ohio State League, the New Philadelphia franchise had a short existence. After beginning play, the team had a 2–6 record when the New Philadelphia Red Birds folded on May 26, 1936. The New Philadelphia manager was George Silvey. After New Philadelphia folded, Silvey moved to manage the 1936 Fostoria Cardinals, who became s St. Louis Cardinals affiliate.[4][5][1][6][7][8][9]
New Philadelphia, Ohio has not hosted another minor league team.[10]
Ballpark[]
The name of the New Philadelphia Red Birds' home minor league ballpark is not referenced. Tuscora Park in New Philadelphia was in existence as a public park with ballfields during the era. Still in use today with the Waterworks Ball Fields, vintage amusement rides and public amenities, Tuscora Park is located at 161 Tuscora Avenue, New Philadelphia, Ohio.[11][12][13][14][15]
Timeline[]
Year(s) | # Yrs. | Team | Level | League | Affiliate |
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1936 | 1 | New Philadelphia Red Birds | Class D | Ohio State League | St. Louis Cardinals |
Year-by-year record[]
(from BR Bullpen)
Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs?Notes |
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1936 | 2–6 | NA | George Silvey | Team folded May 26 |
Notable alumni[]
No alumni of the New Philadelphia Red Birds reached the major leagues.[8][9]
References[]
- ^ a b "1936 Fostoria Cardinals Roster on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
- ^ "1936 Ohio State League (OSL) on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
- ^ "1936 Ohio State League". Baseball-Reference.com.
- ^ "Ohio State League - BR Bullpen". www.baseball-reference.com.
- ^ "Fostoria Cardinals - BR Bullpen". www.baseball-reference.com.
- ^ "1936 Ohio State League (OSL) Standings on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
- ^ "New Philadelphia Red Birds - BR Bullpen". www.baseball-reference.com.
- ^ a b "1936 New Philadelphia Red Birds Roster on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
- ^ a b "1936 New Philadelphia Red Birds Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com.
- ^ "New Philadelphia, OH - BR Bullpen". www.baseball-reference.com.
- ^ "Unknown in New Philadelphia, OH history and teams on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
- ^ "Tuscora Park - Vintage Amusement Rides, Playgrounds & Swimming". June 19, 2012.
- ^ "Tuscora Park". www.ohioanderiecanalway.com.
- ^ "Tuscora Park in New Philadelphia, Ohio". Tuscora Park.
- ^ "Waterworks Ball Fields". www.newphilaoh.com.
External links[]
- Defunct minor league baseball teams
- Professional baseball teams in Ohio
- Defunct baseball teams in Ohio
- Baseball teams established in 1936
- Baseball teams disestablished in 1936
- St. Louis Cardinals minor league affiliates
- Tuscarawas County, Ohio
- Ohio State League teams