New Philadelphia Red Birds

New Philadelphia Red Birds
Minor league affiliations
ClassClass D (1936–1941)
LeagueOhio State League (1936–1941)
Major league affiliations
TeamSt. Louis Cardinals (1936)
Minor league titles
League titles (0)None
Team data
NameNew Philadelphia Red Birds (1936)
BallparkTuscora Park* (1936)

The New Philadelphia Red Birds were a minor league baseball team based in New Philadelphia, Ohio. In 1936, the New Philadelphia Red Birds played briefly as members of the Class D level Ohio State League, as a minor league affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals.

History

The New Philadelphia Red Birds began minor league baseball play in 1936 as members of the six–team Class D level Ohio State League. The "Red Birds" moniker reflected the franchise as an affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals.[1] The charter Ohio State League members in 1936 were the Fostoria Cardinals, Fremont Reds, Mansfield Tigers, New Philadelphia Red Birds, Sandusky Sailors and Tiffin Mud Hens. [2][3][4]

Beginning play in the 1936 Ohio State League, the New Philadelphia franchise had a short existence. After beginning play, the team had a 2–6 record when the New Philadelphia Red Birds folded on May 26, 1936. The New Philadelphia manager was George Silvey. After New Philadelphia folded, Silvey moved to manage the 1936 Fostoria Cardinals, who became a St. Louis Cardinals affiliate.[1][2][5][6][7]

New Philadelphia, Ohio has not hosted another minor league team.[8]

The ballpark

The name of the New Philadelphia Red Birds' home minor league ballpark is not directly referenced.[9] Tuscora Park in New Philadelphia was in existence as a public park with ballfields during the era. Still in use today with the Waterworks Ball Fields, vintage amusement rides and public amenities, Tuscora Park is located at 161 Tuscora Avenue in New Philadelphia, Ohio.[10][11][12][13]

(2006) Tuscora Park. New Philadelphia, Ohio

Year-by-year record

Year Record Finish Manager Playoffs?Notes
1936 2–6 NA George Silvey Team folded May 26

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Notable alumni

No alumni of the New Philadelphia Red Birds reached the major leagues.[6][7]

References

  1. ^ a b c Johnson, Lloyd; Wolff, Miles, eds. (2007). The Encyclopedia of Minor League Baseball (Third ed.). Baseball America. ISBN 978-1932391176.
  2. ^ a b "1936 Fostoria Cardinals Roster on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
  3. ^ "1936 Ohio State League (OSL) on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
  4. ^ "1936 Ohio State League". Baseball-Reference.com.
  5. ^ "1936 Ohio State League (OSL) Standings on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
  6. ^ a b "1936 New Philadelphia Red Birds Roster on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
  7. ^ a b "1936 New Philadelphia Red Birds Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com.
  8. ^ "New Philadelphia, Ohio Encyclopedia". Baseball-Reference.com.
  9. ^ "Unknown in New Philadelphia, OH history and teams on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
  10. ^ "Tuscora Park - Vintage Amusement Rides, Playgrounds & Swimming". June 19, 2012.
  11. ^ "Tuscora Park". www.ohioanderiecanalway.com.
  12. ^ "Tuscora Park in New Philadelphia, Ohio". Tuscora Park.
  13. ^ "Waterworks Ball Fields". www.newphilaoh.com.