1938 saw the New Orleans club jump to an elite level. They upped their record to 103-53 and finished first in the AL South for the second straight season.
New Orleans marched through Peoria 3-1 in the divisional round before falling to Macon 4-2 in the LCS.
Donnie Sanchez won the AL MVP award with a .375 average, 40 home runs and 141 RBI.
Ken Madison, the teams 2nd round pick in the initial draft, set a league record with 51 homers and 177 RBI. His .301 average was all that kept him from winning MVP honors.
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Former NBSL Commissioner: 16 years
Former Online League Owner; six time champion
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