Washington Potomacs facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Washington Potomacs |
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| Location | Washington, D.C. |
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| Year established | 1923 |
| Year disbanded | mid 1925 |
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The Washington Potomacs was a baseball team that played in the Negro leagues. These leagues were special baseball leagues for African American players. The Potomacs were first based in Washington, D.C.
The team started playing in 1923. At first, they were an independent team. This means they were not part of a big league.
About the Washington Potomacs Baseball Team
The Washington Potomacs joined the Eastern Colored League in 1924. This was an important league for Black baseball players. They played their games in Washington, D.C. during this time.
Moving to Wilmington
In 1925, the team moved to a new city. They went to Wilmington, Delaware. When they moved, their name changed too. They became known as the Wilmington Potomacs. They played in Wilmington for part of the 1925 season.
The Team Stops Playing
Sadly, the team did not finish the 1925 season. In the middle of July, the owner, George Robinson, announced bad news. He said the team was stopping. They could not play any more games that year.
When the Potomacs stopped playing, the league changed. It became smaller, with only seven teams. The players from the Potomacs team found new teams. They joined other teams in the league.
