Western League (original) facts for kids
| Sport | Baseball |
|---|---|
| Founded | February 11, 1885 |
| Inaugural season | 1885 |
| Ceased | 1900 |
| CEO | Ban Johnson (1894–1900) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Last champion(s) |
White Stockings |
| Most titles | Indianapolis (4) |
The Western League of Professional Baseball Clubs, also called the Western League, was a minor league baseball league. It created on February 11, 1885. It focused on the Midwestern United States.
History
Before its most famous version in November 1893, the Western League existed in various forms. The League was created as a minor league on February 11, 1885. The original clubs were in Indianapolis‚ Kansas City‚ Cleveland‚ Milwaukee‚ Toledo and Omaha/Keokuk, Iowa.
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