The National Baseball League

BretterThanYou · 08-13-2022, 04:03 PM

National Baseball League History

1901: The inaugural season of the NBL began with the following 8 teams;
Boston Turtles
Atlanta Millionaires
New York Empire
Pittsburgh Salamanders
Washington Ironmen
Chicago Railhawks
Philadelphia Comets
Charlotte Wild Dogs.

The Railhawks were the first champions over the Charlotte Wild Dogs 4 games to 1, first winning 83 games of the 140 game season, lead by Danny De Jong of Quakertown, PA’s 22-11 record and a single season ERA record of 1.56 which still stands 10 years into the league.

1902: The second season saw the Wild Dogs rebounding from their championship loss, defeating the Boston Turtles in a sweep. Railhawks player Gordon Leighton won the first ever triple crown, hitting 9 home runs, 85 RBIs, and hitting .353.

1903: The Atlanta Millionaires began a four year streak of Championship series appearances in 1903 with a victory over the Wild Dogs who were making their last of 3 consecutive appearances in 6 games. Three players hit a single game record 6 hits, Josh Talbot from Philadelphia becoming the first to do so against New York, followed by Chicago’s Dusty Monaco, and Talbot’s teammate J.J. Sirois against cross-state rival Pittsburgh, who also knocked in a single game record 9 RBI’s that still stands to this day.

1904: Atlanta falls to the Boston Turtles; who won their first title in the leagues first full length 7 game series, lead by third baseman Erik Schaller’s .332 average. Washington’s Bruce Guzman lead the league with a NBL Record 27 wins from the mound.

1905: Not to be outdone by their rival team, the New York Empire defeat the Atlanta Millionaires in 5 games, lead by four time Platinum Stick winner Kevin Williams at second base. Dan Harrison of Boston hit a league record 26 games consecutively.

1906: The Atlanta Millionaires 4th straight appearance and second championship win (becoming the first team to do so), beating the Ironmen of Washington 4 games to 3. 1906 also saw 3 new major records standing, including Stolen Bases and Runs Batted In, held by Washington’s Nate Stidd (109) and Boston’s Chris Gingerich (92) respectively. Atlanta’s Michael Sitton hit the leagues first cycle while playing for Chicago against Charlotte.

1907: Saw the resurgence of the Charlotte Wild Dogs for their second ever title, defeating the Washington Ironmen 4 games to 2. Charlotte’s 89 victories this season has yet to be beaten.

1908: Atlanta Rides Again; The Millionaires avenge their 1905 loss to the Empire, winning the championship in 6 games, off the back of two time Pitcher of the Year Guy Christopher and centerfielder Tony Lopez who hit .311. This season saw Mike Maish of Pittsburgh pitch an unofficial no hitter; as the game was rained out after 7 innings.

1909: Charlotte trades victories with Atlanta, defeating the Chicago Railhawks in their return to the Championship Series 4 games to 2. Charlotte’s J.J. Sirois hit .365 with 192 hits, all but 30 of them singles. He also lead the league in RBIs with 79 of them.

1910: Randy Coble leads Chicago to the mountain, becoming the first player to win back-to-back MVP Awards. Coble had previously won the Rookie of the Year award in 1905 with the Philadelphia Comets. He was traded in 1909 for Jaylen Thurman and Ramon Mijares in one of the most lopsided deals in NBL history. Austin Kahlo is rewarded with Manager of the Year honors.

Manager of the Year History:
1901: Ron Whitefield (CHA; 78-62 lost in Finals)
1902: Ron Whitefield [2] (CHA; 79-61 won Championship)
1903: Josh Teeple (ATL; 78-62 won Championship)
1904: Ben Butler (BOS; 80-60 won Championship)
1905: Eric Hubert (NYE; 79-62 won championship)
1906: Ron Howsden (WSH; 77-64 lost in Finals)
1907: Zion Finley (CHA; 89-51 won championship)
1908: Josh Teeple [2] (ATL; 82-58 won championship)
1909: Zion Finley [2] (CHA; 87-53 won championship)
1910: Austin Kahlo (CHI; 79-61 won championship)

This is a lead in to a 2022 expansion for a fictional team for a fictional character I've been writing. I just wanted some concrete history.

08-13-2022, 04:03 PM	#1
BretterThanYou Bat Boy Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 9	The National Baseball League National Baseball League History 1901: The inaugural season of the NBL began with the following 8 teams; Boston Turtles Atlanta Millionaires New York Empire Pittsburgh Salamanders Washington Ironmen Chicago Railhawks Philadelphia Comets Charlotte Wild Dogs. The Railhawks were the first champions over the Charlotte Wild Dogs 4 games to 1, first winning 83 games of the 140 game season, lead by Danny De Jong of Quakertown, PA’s 22-11 record and a single season ERA record of 1.56 which still stands 10 years into the league. 1902: The second season saw the Wild Dogs rebounding from their championship loss, defeating the Boston Turtles in a sweep. Railhawks player Gordon Leighton won the first ever triple crown, hitting 9 home runs, 85 RBIs, and hitting .353. 1903: The Atlanta Millionaires began a four year streak of Championship series appearances in 1903 with a victory over the Wild Dogs who were making their last of 3 consecutive appearances in 6 games. Three players hit a single game record 6 hits, Josh Talbot from Philadelphia becoming the first to do so against New York, followed by Chicago’s Dusty Monaco, and Talbot’s teammate J.J. Sirois against cross-state rival Pittsburgh, who also knocked in a single game record 9 RBI’s that still stands to this day. 1904: Atlanta falls to the Boston Turtles; who won their first title in the leagues first full length 7 game series, lead by third baseman Erik Schaller’s .332 average. Washington’s Bruce Guzman lead the league with a NBL Record 27 wins from the mound. 1905: Not to be outdone by their rival team, the New York Empire defeat the Atlanta Millionaires in 5 games, lead by four time Platinum Stick winner Kevin Williams at second base. Dan Harrison of Boston hit a league record 26 games consecutively. 1906: The Atlanta Millionaires 4th straight appearance and second championship win (becoming the first team to do so), beating the Ironmen of Washington 4 games to 3. 1906 also saw 3 new major records standing, including Stolen Bases and Runs Batted In, held by Washington’s Nate Stidd (109) and Boston’s Chris Gingerich (92) respectively. Atlanta’s Michael Sitton hit the leagues first cycle while playing for Chicago against Charlotte. 1907: Saw the resurgence of the Charlotte Wild Dogs for their second ever title, defeating the Washington Ironmen 4 games to 2. Charlotte’s 89 victories this season has yet to be beaten. 1908: Atlanta Rides Again; The Millionaires avenge their 1905 loss to the Empire, winning the championship in 6 games, off the back of two time Pitcher of the Year Guy Christopher and centerfielder Tony Lopez who hit .311. This season saw Mike Maish of Pittsburgh pitch an unofficial no hitter; as the game was rained out after 7 innings. 1909: Charlotte trades victories with Atlanta, defeating the Chicago Railhawks in their return to the Championship Series 4 games to 2. Charlotte’s J.J. Sirois hit .365 with 192 hits, all but 30 of them singles. He also lead the league in RBIs with 79 of them. 1910: Randy Coble leads Chicago to the mountain, becoming the first player to win back-to-back MVP Awards. Coble had previously won the Rookie of the Year award in 1905 with the Philadelphia Comets. He was traded in 1909 for Jaylen Thurman and Ramon Mijares in one of the most lopsided deals in NBL history. Austin Kahlo is rewarded with Manager of the Year honors. Manager of the Year History: 1901: Ron Whitefield (CHA; 78-62 lost in Finals) 1902: Ron Whitefield [2] (CHA; 79-61 won Championship) 1903: Josh Teeple (ATL; 78-62 won Championship) 1904: Ben Butler (BOS; 80-60 won Championship) 1905: Eric Hubert (NYE; 79-62 won championship) 1906: Ron Howsden (WSH; 77-64 lost in Finals) 1907: Zion Finley (CHA; 89-51 won championship) 1908: Josh Teeple [2] (ATL; 82-58 won championship) 1909: Zion Finley [2] (CHA; 87-53 won championship) 1910: Austin Kahlo (CHI; 79-61 won championship) This is a lead in to a 2022 expansion for a fictional team for a fictional character I've been writing. I just wanted some concrete history.