Cleveland Tigers (baseball) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cleveland Tigers |
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| Location | Cleveland, Ohio |
| Year established | 1928 |
| Year disbanded | 1928 |
The Cleveland Tigers were a professional baseball team. They played in the Negro National League. The team was based in Cleveland, Ohio. They played only one season in 1928.
The Cleveland Tigers Baseball Team
The Cleveland Tigers were part of a special time in baseball history. They were one of the teams in the Negro National League. This league gave talented African-American players a chance to play professional baseball.
What Were the Negro Leagues?
For many years, African-American players were not allowed to play in Major League Baseball. Because of this, they created their own professional leagues. These leagues were called the Negro Leagues. They featured many amazing players and exciting games. The Negro National League was one of the most important of these leagues.
The Tigers' Only Season
The Cleveland Tigers played their only season in 1928. They were part of the Negro National League. The team played many games that year. They faced other strong teams from different cities.
The Tigers finished their season in seventh place. Their record was 20 wins and 59 losses. This means they won 20 games and lost 59 games. After this one season, the Cleveland Tigers team was disbanded. They did not play in the league again.
