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American Association (20th century) - Definition and Overview |
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The American Association was a minor baseball league in the United States from 1902 to 1962 and 1969 to 1997. Together with the International League, it contested the Little World Series which determined the best team in minor league baseball. In 1997, the American Association merged with the Pacific Coast League. For most of its existence it was made up of teams from the central part of the US.
Some teams included:
Teams in the AA in 1997
- Buffalo Bisons (1985-97) Moved to International League
- Indianapolis Indians (1902-62, 1969-97) Moved to International League
- Iowa Cubs (1969-97) Moved to Pacific Coast League
- Louisville Redbirds (1902-62, 1982-97) Moved to International League
- Nashville Sounds (1985-97) Moved to Pacific Coast League
- New Orleans Zephyrs (1993-97) Moved to Pacific Coast League (Franchise was located in Denver from 1955-62, 1969-92)
- Oklahoma City 89ers (1962, 1969-97) Moved to Pacific Coast League
- Omaha Royals (1956-59, 1961-62, 1969-97) Moved to Pacific Coast League
Champions (partial list)
- 1990 Omaha
- 1991 Denver
- 1992 Oklahoma City
- 1993 Iowa
- 1994 Indianapolis
- 1995 Louisville
- 1996 Buffalo
- 1997 Buffalo
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Example Usage of Association |
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aged: @appetite Silence remembers WWI generation - The Press Association: Silence remembers WWI generationThe Press AssociationWilliam.. |
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jamieriddell: @jasonjarrett do u have any Association with Howard apart from being a fan. U r the only who talks about him. I like him tho' :-) |
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Lanettetay: Bald Eagle's name is "Challenger." He is a part of The American Eagle Association. www.eagles.org to help get Challenger around to Vets. |
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