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This article refers to the former minor league that existed from 1902 to 1962 and 1969 to 1997. For the major league, which existed from 1882 to 1891, see American Association (19th century). This article refers to the former Baseball major league that existed from 1882 to 1891 For the independent league, which started play in 2006, see American Association of Independent Professional Baseball. This article refers to the modern American Association that started in 2006

The American Association was a minor league baseball league at the Triple-A level of baseball in the United States from 1902 to 1962 and 1969 to 1997. Part of the History of baseball series Minor league baseball is a hierarchy of Professional baseball leagues in North Part of the History of baseball series Minor league baseball is a hierarchy of Professional baseball leagues in North The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Champions Major League Baseball American League: Philadelphia Athletics National League: Pittsburgh Pirates The 1962 season is perhaps most notable for the dismal 40-120 record of the New York Mets, which has been a continuing source of humor among baseball fans as well as comedians such as Champions Major League Baseball The most notable part of the 1969 season were the Miracle Mets World Series: New York Mets Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Florida Marlins over Cleveland Indians (4-3 Liván Hernández, Together with the International League, it contested the Junior World Series which determined the championship team in minor league baseball, at least for the eastern half of the United States. The International League ( IL) is a Minor league baseball league which operates in the eastern United States. The Junior World Series was the name given to a postseason series between champions of two of the three high- minor baseball leagues modeled on the World Series of Later, its teams would also compete in the Triple-A World Series, and its players in the Triple-A All-Star Game. The Triple-A World Series is an infrequently held contest featuring the champions of each Triple-A level minor league of Major League Baseball, with the The Triple-A All-Star Game is a single Baseball game held between the two Triple-A leagues in Minor league baseball —the International League

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History

For most of the American Association's existence, in both incarnations, it was comprised of teams primarily from the central part of the United States. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The league's attendance base began to be eroded significantly in the 1950s and early 1960s due to expansion and westward migration of major league teams into several of the AA's larger member cities: Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Kansas City, Missouri; and Minneapolis-Saint Paul, Minnesota. Kansas City Missouri only Items for the metro area Kansas City Kansas or North Kansas City MO should go on their respective pages Minnesota ( Native Americans demonstrated the name to early settlers By 1961, the league was down to six clubs. Headline Event of the Year Roger Maris hits 61 home runs breaking Babe Ruth 's record

After the 1962 season, the American Association disbanded, and some of its member teams were distributed between the Pacific Coast League and the International League, while others (the Louisville Colonels and Omaha Dodgers) folded. The 1962 season is perhaps most notable for the dismal 40-120 record of the New York Mets, which has been a continuing source of humor among baseball fans as well as comedians such as The Pacific Coast League (PCL is a Minor league baseball league operating in the West and Midwest of the United States. The International League ( IL) is a Minor league baseball league which operates in the eastern United States. The Louisville Colonels were a Major League Baseball team that played in the American Association throughout that league's ten-year existence from 1882 The Omaha Dodgers were a Minor league baseball affiliate based in Omaha Nebraska, of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the Class AAA American Association The Indianapolis Indians were first assigned to the IL but then, in a geographic oddity, they were switched to the PCL. The Indianapolis Indians are a Minor league baseball team based in Indianapolis Indiana. The Dallas Rangers, the Denver Bears, and the Oklahoma City 89ers also went to the PCL. The Dallas Rangers were a high-level Minor league baseball team located in Dallas Texas, from 1958-64 The New Orleans Zephyrs are a Minor league baseball team based in Metairie, Louisiana, a Suburb of New Orleans.

With major league expansion in 1969, and the need for four new Triple-A farm teams, the time seemed right for reviving the league, which re-acquired its old Indianapolis territory from the PCL, along with several cities that were new to the Association. Champions Major League Baseball The most notable part of the 1969 season were the Miracle Mets World Series: New York Mets

After the 1997 season, the American Association disbanded for the second time, and its teams were again distributed to the remaining Triple-A leagues. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Florida Marlins over Cleveland Indians (4-3 Liván Hernández, The Iowa Cubs, Nashville Sounds, New Orleans Zephyrs, Oklahoma City 89ers (renamed the Oklahoma RedHawks), and Omaha Royals migrated to the West Coast Pacific Coast League starting with the 1998 season. The Iowa Cubs are a Triple-A Minor league baseball team affiliated with the Chicago Cubs, that plays in the Pacific Coast League. The Nashville Sounds are a Minor league baseball team of the Pacific Coast League (PCL and are the Triple-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers The New Orleans Zephyrs are a Minor league baseball team based in Metairie, Louisiana, a Suburb of New Orleans. The Omaha Royals are a Minor league baseball team based in Omaha Nebraska, United States. The Pacific Coast League (PCL is a Minor league baseball league operating in the West and Midwest of the United States. Headline events of the year Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa, Ken Griffey Jr The Buffalo Bisons, Indianapolis Indians, and Louisville Redbirds became part of the International League, also starting in 1998. This article is about the minor league baseball franchise for other teams named Buffalo Bisons see Buffalo Bisons (disambiguation. The Indianapolis Indians are a Minor league baseball team based in Indianapolis Indiana. The Louisville Bats, which play in Louisville Kentucky, are the AAA Minor league baseball affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds. The International League ( IL) is a Minor league baseball league which operates in the eastern United States.

The Buffalo Bisons were the last league champions in 1997, and the trophy is still in their possession. This article is about the minor league baseball franchise for other teams named Buffalo Bisons see Buffalo Bisons (disambiguation.

Interleague play

On and off, from 1905 to 1975, the American Association champion played against the champion from the International League in the Junior World Series. Champions World Series: New York Giants over Philadelphia Athletics (4-1 Awards and honors MLB Statistical Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Cincinnati Reds over Boston Red Sox (4-3 Pete Rose, MVP The International League ( IL) is a Minor league baseball league which operates in the eastern United States. The champions from these two leagues and the Pacific Coast League also met during 1983 at the Triple-A World Series. The Pacific Coast League (PCL is a Minor league baseball league operating in the West and Midwest of the United States. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Baltimore Orioles over Philadelphia Phillies (4-1 Rick Dempsey, The Triple-A World Series is an infrequently held contest featuring the champions of each Triple-A level minor league of Major League Baseball, with the

From 1988 to 1992, the AA and IL voted in to play interleague games during the season. See also 1988 Major League Baseball season Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Los Angeles Dodgers Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Toronto Blue Jays over Atlanta Braves (4-2 Pat Borders, MVP

From 1988 until the league's demise in 1997, players from all three Triple-A leagues were selected to play in the mid-season Triple-A All-Star Game. See also 1988 Major League Baseball season Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Los Angeles Dodgers Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Florida Marlins over Cleveland Indians (4-3 Liván Hernández, The Triple-A All-Star Game is a single Baseball game held between the two Triple-A leagues in Minor league baseball —the International League One team was made up of All-Stars from American League affiliates and the other of National League affiliates.

Complete team list

League champions and MVPs 1969-1997

YearChampionMVP
1969Omaha RoyalsBernie Carbo, Indianapolis RF
1970Omaha RoyalsGeorge Spriggs, Omaha OF
1971Denver BearsRichie Scheinblum, Denver OF
1972Evansville TripletsPat Bourque, Wichita 1B
1973Tulsa OilersCliff Johnson, Denver DH
1974Tulsa OilersPete LaCock, Wichita 1B
1975Evansville TripletsHéctor Cruz, Tulsa 3B
1976Denver BearsRoger Freed, Denver 1B
1977Denver BearsFrank Ortenzio, Denver 1B
1978Omaha RoyalsChamp Summers, Indianapolis OF
1979Evansville TripletsKarl Pagel, Wichita OF
1980Springfield RedbirdsRandy Bass, Denver 1B
1981Denver BearsManny Castillo, Omaha 3B
1982Indianapolis IndiansKen Phelps, Wichita 1B
1983Denver BearsMike Stenhouse, Wichita 1B
1984Louisville RedbirdsAlan Knicely, Wichita 1B
1985Louisville RedbirdsSteve Buechele, Oklahoma City 3B
1986Indianapolis IndiansBarry Larkin, Denver SS
1987Indianapolis IndiansLance Johnson, Louisville OF
1988Indianapolis IndiansLuis De Los Santos, Omaha 1B
1989Indianapolis IndiansGreg Vaughn, Denver OF
1990Omaha RoyalsJuan González, Oklahoma City OF
1991Denver ZephyrsJim Olander, Denver OF
1992Oklahoma City 89ersJim Tatum, Denver 3B
1993Iowa CubsEduardo Zambrano, Iowa OF
1994Indianapolis IndiansDwayne Hosey, Omaha OF
1995Louisville RedbirdsEric Owens, Indianapolis 2B
1996Oklahoma City 89ersLee Stevens, Oklahoma City DH
1997Buffalo BisonsMagglio Ordóñez, Nashville OF

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