The Maryville use of the "Comets" moniker corresponds with the 1910 appearance of Halley's Comet, as well as the meaning of a team starting a season on a winning streak. Local newspapers used the term "Joe Wentz' Comets" in describing the Maryville team in 1910 and the team continued with the moniker in 1911.[4]
In their first season of play, Maryville finished the 1910 season with a record of 45–54, placing fifth in the MINK standings.[5][6] The Comets finished 13.0 games behind the champion Falls City Colts.[7] The Maryville Comets were led by player/manager Joe Wentz, who also led the league in hitting with a .304 average. Playing home games at their home ballpark, Maryville's total season attendance was 8,349, an average of 169 fans per game.[2][8][9][10][3]
In their final season, the Maryville Comets won the 1911 Missouri-Illinois-Nebraska-Kansas League championship. However, the franchise relocated during the season.[11][12] On July 10, 1911, the Maryville Colts had a 24–21 record when franchise relocated to Humboldt, Nebraska, finishing the 1911 season as the Humboldt Infants (the team in Humboldt has also been referred to as the "Indians" and "Orphans").[13][14] Maryville/Humboldt finished the 1911 season with a 59–41 overall record under Managers Harry Sievers and A.F. Bridges, finishing 2.0 games ahead of the second place Falls City Colts in the six–team league.[15][16][3][17]
Maryville, Missouri has not hosted another minor league team.[3][11]
The ballpark
The name of the Maryville Comets' home minor league ballpark is not directly referenced..[18] Kiffe's Ballpark in Maryville was use in the era and hosted teams for baseball play.[19]
