Abilene Eagles facts for kids
The Abilene Eagles were a baseball team from Abilene, Texas, in the United States. They were part of a smaller baseball league called the West Texas League. The team played from 1920 to 1922.
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The Abilene Eagles Baseball Team
The Abilene Eagles were a minor league baseball team. This means they played in a league that was a step below the very top level of professional baseball, like today's Major League Baseball. Their home was in Abilene, Texas.
Their Time in the League
The Abilene Eagles played for three seasons, from 1920 to 1922. They were known for being quite good in their first two years.
Championship Wins!
The Eagles won the league championship two times in a row!
- In 1920, they won the championship. Their managers that year were Bugs Young and Ed Kizziar.
- They won again in 1921. Grady White and Hub Northen were the managers for that winning season.
The Final Season
In 1922, the Abilene Eagles finished in sixth place in the league. After that season, the entire West Texas League stopped playing. Because the league ended, the Abilene Eagles team also stopped playing.
A Future Major Leaguer
A player named Fred Johnson played for the Abilene Eagles. He later went on to play in the major leagues, which is the highest level of professional baseball.
