The Macon Athletics were a minor league baseball team based in Macon, Missouri. In 1911, the Macon Athletics played as members of the short–lived 1911 Class D level Missouri State League, hosting home games at Stephens Park.
| Macon Athletics | |
|---|---|
| Minor league affiliations | |
| Class | Class D (1911) |
| League | Missouri State League (1911) |
| Major league affiliations | |
| Team | None |
| Minor league titles | |
| League titles (0) | None |
| Team data | |
| Name | Macon Athletics (1911) |
| Ballpark | Stephens Park (1911) |
History edit
Minor league baseball began in Macon, Missouri in 1911. The Macon Athletics played as charter members of the Class D level Missouri State League. The 1911 Missouri State League began play in its first season as a five–team league. The Brookfield Hustlers, Jefferson City Senators, Kirksville Osteopaths and Sedalia Cubs joined Macon as charter members.[1]
Macon began play as the league opened on May 11, 1911. The Missouri State League had immediate issues as the Brookfield Hustlers franchise folded on May 19, 1911. Shortly after, the Brookfield Hustlers folded and the Sedalia Cubs franchise moved to Brookfield on May 24, 1911. When the Jefferson City Senators folded from the four–team league on June 2, 1911, their demise caused the Missouri State League to fold on June 5, 1911. Macon was in second place with a 10–8 record, playing under manager Brooks Gordon when the league permanently folded. Macon finished just 0.5 game behind the first place Brookfield Cubs, who finished with an 11–8 record.[2][3][1][4]
On May 25, 1911, the Macon Athletics and Kirksville Osteopaths played a 20–inning game. Kirksville won the game 2–1.[5][6]
The 1911 Macon Athletics were the only minor league team based in Macon, Missouri to date.[7]
The ballpark edit
The Macon Athletics were noted to have played 1911 minor league home games at Stephens Park. Still in use today as a public park, Stephens Park is located on Pearl Street in Macon, Missouri.[8]
Year–by–year record edit
| Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | 10–8 | 2nd | Brooks Gordon | League folded June 5 |
Notable alumni edit
The roster and statistics for the 1911 Macon Athletics are unknown.[7]
References edit
- ^ a b "1911 Missouri State League". Baseball-Reference.com.
- ^ "1911 Macon Athletics minor league baseball Roster on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
- ^ Warren, Lee (August 1, 2014). "Don't take your local MiLB team for granted". Minor League Ball.
- ^ Johnson, Lloyd; Wolff, Miles, eds. (2007). The Encyclopedia of Minor League Baseball (Third ed.). Baseball America. ISBN 978-1932391176.
- ^ Lowry, Philip J. (23 April 2010). Baseball's Longest Games: A Comprehensive Worldwide Record Book. ISBN 9780786457342.
- ^ Lowry, Philip J. (2004). "Marathons lasting 20 or More Innings" (PDF). The Baseball Research Journal. 33. Cleveland, Ohio: The Society for American Baseball Research: 8–28.
- ^ a b "1911 Macon Athletics Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com.
- ^ "Stephens Park in Macon, MO minor league baseball history and teams on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.