Ilion Typewriters

The Ilion Typewriters was the primary name of the minor league baseball teams based in Ilion, New York from 1901 to 1905. Ilion teams played as members of the New York State League from 1901 to 1904 and the Independent Empire State League in 1905.

Ilion Typewriters
1901–1905
Ilion, New York
Minor league affiliations
Previous classesClass B (1902–1904)
Class C (1901)
Independent (1905)
Previous leagues
New York State League (1901–1904)
Empire State League (1905)
Major league affiliations
Previous teamsNone
Minor league titles
League titles None
Team data
Previous names
Ilion Typewriters (1901–1904)
Ilion (1905)
Previous parks
Russell Park (1901–1905)

History

Ilion first began minor league play in 1901, when the Ilion Typewriters became members of the Class C level New York State League. Illion would play four seasons in the New York State League before folding. The "Typewriters" moniker was likely a reference 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.[1][2][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. Ilion finished in 8th place in the New York State League under Manager Tim Shinnick, 44.0 games out of 1st place. 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). Ilion played home games at Russell Park.[4][2][1][5][6]

Ilion continued play, as the 1902 New York State League was elevated to become a Class B level league. The 1902 Ilion Typewriters finished 59–47, 3rd in the New York State League under Manager Howard Earl. Ilion finished 9.5 games behind the 1st place Albany Senators in the final standings.[7][2][1][8]

Ilion finished 7th in the 1903 Class B New York State League. Under Manager Howard Earl, the Typewriters finished with a 52–73 record, 24.5 games behind the league champion Schenectady Frog Alleys.[9][2][1][10]

Playing under Manager Jack Sharrott, the 1904 Ilion Typewriters finished 3rd in the New York State League. With a 75–56 record, Ilion finished 14.0 games behind the 1st place Syracuse Stars in the New York State League standings. The Ilion Typewriters franchise did not return to the New York State League after the 1904 season, with the Ilion franchise being replaced by the Wilkes-Barre Barons in the eight–team league.[11][2][1][12]

Ilion joined the Independent Empire State League for the 1905 season. However, on July 10, 1905, the Ilion franchise relocated to Fulton, New York. The Ilion/Fulton team finished 20–39 overall, 6th in the 1905 Empire State League. Minor league baseball has not returned to Ilion.[13][14][15]

The ballpark

Ilion teams played at Russell Park. The ballpark was located on Warren Road in Ilion, New York. A modern Russell Park is still in existence today as a public park, it is located at Frederick Street & Parks Street in Ilion, New York.[6][16]

Notable alumni

See also

Ilion Typewriters players

References
  1. "Ilion Typewriters - BR Bullpen". www.baseball-reference.com.
  2. "New York State League - BR Bullpen". www.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 Roster on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
  5. "1901 New York State League (NYSL) on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
  6. "Russell Park in Ilion, NY history and teams on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
  7. "1902 Ilion Typewriters Roster on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
  8. "1902 New York State League (NYSL) on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
  9. "1903 Ilion Typewriters Roster on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
  10. "1903 New York State League (NYSL) on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
  11. "1904 Ilion Typewriters Roster on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
  12. "1904 New York State League (NYSL) on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
  13. "1905 Ilion/Fulton Roster on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
  14. "1905 Empire State League (ESL) on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
  15. "Empire State League (NY) - BR Bullpen". www.baseball-reference.com.
  16. https://www.ilionny.com/recreation/index.php?id=455

Ilion-Baseball Reference Bullpen

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