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 10 in 1896, 130 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 disbanding during season play and the league folding before all games were played.
- Atlanta disbanded August 11.
- Birmingham disbanded August 14.
- League folded August 16 but still declared a league champion.
The Southern League would go on hiatus for 1897.
Classification
Season Length
April 16, 1896 to August 16, 1896
Season Champion
New Orleans Pelicans
# of Teams
6
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.
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