Introduction
The Southern League was a minor league baseball league that operated in the south United States during the late 19th century. The Southern League is considered the one of the first “independent leagues” where it supported the development of Baseball in smaller markets that did not compete directly with the Major Leagues. The league played season 3 in 1887, 139 years ago.
The Southern League would play a modest role in the development of the Major Leagues by providing a venue for players to become better.
The season was a messy affair with teams entering and disbanding during season play.
- Birmingham entered the league June 1.
- Mobile disbanded May 17.
- Savannah disbanded May 31.
- Nashville disbanded August 2.
Classification
Season Length
April 16, 1887 to October 10, 1887
Season Champion
New Orleans Pelicans
# of Teams
7
Season Standings
Season Playoffs
There were no championship playoffs as the top team with the most wins at end of season was declared league champion for the season but for this season no champion was declared due to teams folding.
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