Ilion Typewriters
Minor league affiliations
ClassClass C (1901)
Class B (1902–1904)
Independent (1905)
LeagueNew York State League (1901–1904)
Empire State League (1905)
Major league affiliations
TeamNone
Minor league titles
League titles (0)None
Team data
NameIlion Typewriters (1901–1904)
Ilion (1905)
BallparkRussell Park (1901–1905)

The Ilion Typewriters were a minor league baseball team based in Ilion, New York. From 1901 to 1904, the Ilion Typewriters played as members of the New York State League. In 1905, Ilion played a partial season as members of the Independent level Empire State Leaguebefore the team located during the season. Ilion teams played home minor league games at Russell Park. The "Typewriters" nickname corresponds to E. Remington and Sons being located in Ilion.

History

Ilion first began minor league play in 1901, when the Ilion Typewriters became members of the Class C level New York State League.[1] Ilion would play four seasons in the New York State League before folding.[2]

The Ilion use of the "Typewriters" moniker corresponds to local industry, as E. Remington and Sons, founded in 1816 by Eliphalet Remington, was located in Ilion, New York and known for manufacturing the first commercial typewriter.[3]

Beginning play in 1901 as members of the eight–team Class C New York State League, the Ilion Typewriters finished their first professional season in last place with a record of 23–82.[4] Ilion finished in eighth place in the New York State League, playing under manager Tim Shinnick, finishing 44.0 games behind the first place Albany Senators. In the final standings, Ilion finished behind fellow league members Albany Senators (72–43), Binghamton Bingoes (69–45), Cortland/Waverly Wagonmakers (36–68), Rome Romans (62–47), Schenectady Electricians (65–50), Troy Trojans (46–62) and Utica Pent-Ups (68–44).[5][6][7] Ilion hosted home minor league games at Russell Park.[8]

Ilion continued play, as the 1902 New York State League was elevated to become a Class B level league.[9] The 1902 Ilion Typewriters finished with a record of 59–47, placing third in the New York State League, playing the season under manager Howard Earl. Ilion finished 9.5 games behind the first place Albany Senators in the final standings.[5][10][11]

Ilion placed seventh in the 1903 Class B level New York State League.[12] Under returning manager Howard Earl, the Typewriters ended the season with a 52–73 record, finishing 24.5 games behind the league champion Schenectady Frog Alleys.[5][13][14]

Playing under manager Jack Sharrott, the 1904 Ilion Typewriters placed third in the New York State League.[15] With a 75–56 record, Ilion finished 14.0 games behind the first place Syracuse Stars in the New York State League final standings.[5][16][17] The Ilion Typewriters franchise did not return to the New York State League after the 1904 season, with the Ilion being replaced by the Wilkes-Barre Barons in the eight–team 1905 league.[18]

Ilion continued play in 1905 and joined the Independent level Empire State League to begin the season.[19] On July 10, 1905, the Ilion franchise relocated to Fulton, New York. The Ilion/Fulton team finished with a 20–39 overall record, placing 6th in the 1905 Empire State League. Minor league baseball has not returned to Ilion, New York.[20][21]

The ballpark

Ilion teams played minor league home games at Russell Park.[8] Today, Russell Park is still in existence as a public park. Russell Park is located at Frederick Street & Parks Street.[22]

(2017) Remington Stables. National Register of Historic Places. Ilion, New York

Timeline

Year(s)# Yrs.TeamLevelLeagueBallpark
19011Ilion TypewritersClass CNew York State LeagueRussell Park
1902–19043Class B
19051IndependentEmpire State League

Year-by-year records

YearRecordFinishManagerPlayoffs/Notes
190123–828thTim ShinnickNo playoffs held
190259–473rdHoward EarlNo playoffs held
190352–737thHoward EarlNo playoffs held
190475–563rdJames SharrottNo playoffs held
190520–396thUnknownMoved to Fulton July 10

[5]

Notable alumni

See also

  • Ilion Typewriters players

References

  1. ↑ "1901 New York State League". Baseball-Reference.com.
  2. ↑ "Ilion, New York Encyclopedia". Baseball-Reference.com.
  3. ↑ Liebowitz, S. J.; Margolis, Stephen (2002). The Economics of QWERTY: History, Theory, and Policy. New York: New York University Press. p. 44. ISBN 978-0-8147-5178-7.
  4. ↑ "1901 Ilion Typewriters Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 The Encyclopedia of Minor League Baseball. Lloyd Johnson & Miles Wolff, editors (Third ed.). Baseball America. 2007. ISBN 978-1932391176.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link)
  6. ↑ "1901 Ilion Typewriters Roster on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
  7. ↑ "1901 New York State League (NYSL) on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
  8. 1 2 "Russell Park in Ilion, NY history and teams on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
  9. ↑ "1902 Ilion Typewriters Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com.
  10. ↑ "1902 Ilion Typewriters Roster on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
  11. ↑ "1902 New York State League (NYSL) on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
  12. ↑ "1903 Ilion Typewriters Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com.
  13. ↑ "1903 Ilion Typewriters Roster on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
  14. ↑ "1903 New York State League (NYSL) on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
  15. ↑ "1904 Ilion Typewriters Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com.
  16. ↑ "1904 Ilion Typewriters Roster on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
  17. ↑ "1904 New York State League (NYSL) on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
  18. ↑ "1905 New York State League". Baseball-Reference.com.
  19. ↑ "1905 Empire State League". Baseball-Reference.com.
  20. ↑ "1905 Ilion/Fulton Roster on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
  21. ↑ "1905 Empire State League (ESL) on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
  22. ↑ "Recreation and Culture in the Village of Ilion, New York". www.ilionny.com.
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