1920 Chicago American Giants season

1920 Chicago American Giants
LeagueNegro National League
BallparkSchorling Park
CityChicago
Record51–19–2 (.722)
League place1st
OwnersRube Foster
ManagersRube Foster

The 1920 Chicago American Giants baseball team represented the Chicago American Giants in the Negro National League (NNL) during the 1920 baseball season. The team compiled a 51–19–2 record (45–15–2 in NNL games) and won the first NNL championship. Rube Foster was the team's owner and manager. The team played its home games at Schorling Park in Chicago.[1]

Key players included:

Other regular players included third baseman Dave Malarcher (.283 batting average), left fielder Judy Gans (.210 batting average), shortstop Bobby Williams (.222 batting average), first baseman Leroy Grant (.203 batting average), catcher Jim Brown (.214 batting average), and pitcher Jack Marshall (6-6, 3.12 ERA).[1]

Standings

vs. Negro National League vs. Major Black teams
Negro National League W L T Pct. GB W L T Pct.
Chicago American Giants 45 15 2 .742 51 19 2 .722
Detroit Stars 38 25 0 .603 41 27 0 .603
Kansas City Monarchs 42 35 2 .544 11½ 42 35 2 .561
Cuban Stars (West) 35 34 0 .507 14½ 35 34 0 .507
Indianapolis ABCs 41 40 4 .506 14½ 46 45 5 .505
St. Louis Giants 33 39 0 .458 18 33 39 0 .458
Dayton Marcos 17 37 0 .315 25 17 37 0 .315
Chicago Giants 5 31 0 .139 26 6 36 0 .143


References

  1. ^ a b c d e f "1920 Chicago American Giants". Seamheads.com. Retrieved September 8, 2020.