Terre Haute Hottentots
| Terre Haute Hottentots | |
|---|---|
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Previous leagues | Central League |
| Major league affiliations | |
| Previous teams | Unaffiliated |
| Team data | |
| Name | Terre Haute Hottentots |
| Colors | Gray & blue |
The Terre Haute Hottentots were a
Class C Central League in 1897, 1900, and 1903 to 1909, and the Illinois–Indiana–Iowa League
from 1901 to 1902.
Team history
On February 7, 1897, the Terre Haute Hottentots were formed as a charter member of the
Class C Central League.[1] Joining the Hottentots in the six-team league were the Cairo Egyptians, Evansville Brewers, Nashville Centennials, Paducah Little Colonels, and Washington Browns.[2] Terre Haute's uniforms were gray and blue.[3]
Severe financial problems throughout the circuit forced the league to disband on July 20, 1897. As of July 19, the final day of play, the Hottentots were in fourth place with a 31–36 (.463) record.[4]
References
- ^ "Central League Organized". The Indianapolis Journal. Indianapolis. February 8, 1897. p. 5. Retrieved March 9, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "1897 Central League". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved March 9, 2019.
- ^ "Billy Work Is in Town". The Nashville American. Nashville. February 10, 1897. p. 6. Retrieved March 9, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Baseball News". The Paducah Sun. Paducah, Kentucky. July 20, 1897. p. 1. Retrieved March 11, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.