American Association (1902–1997)
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:
- Minneapolis Millers 1902-60
- St. Paul Saints 1902-60
- Buffalo Bisons
- Denver Bears
- Denver Zephyrs
- Indianapolis Indians
- Iowa Cubs
- Louisville Redbirds
- Nashville Sounds
- New Orleans Zephyrs
- Oklahoma City 89ers
- Omaha Royals
- Columbus Cardinals
Champions (partial list)
- 1990 Omaha
- 1991 Denver
- 1992 Oklahoma City
- 1993 Iowa
- 1994 Indianapolis
- 1995 Louisville
- 1996 Buffalo
- 1997 Buffalo