Milwaukee Creams
From BR Bullpen
- Location: Milwaukee, WI
- League: Western League 1902-1903; Wisconsin-Illinois League 1913
- Ballpark: Borchert Field
When the American League's Milwaukee Brewers moved to St. Louis, MO, two new teams were organized to take their place. Originally called the Angels, the Milwaukee Creams played two season in the Western League, managed by former Brewer skipper Hugh Duffy. However the team could not compete against the other team called the "Brewers" and folded following the 1903 season.
[edit] Year-by-Year Record
| Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | 80-54 | 3rd | Hugh Duffy | none | |
| 1903 | 83-43 | 1st | Hugh Duffy | none League Champs | |
| 1913 | 28-20 | -- | Harry Clark / Ernest Landgraf / Marty Hogan | -- | Team moved to Fond du Lac (35-40) June 28 |
[edit] Further Reading
- Dennis Pajot: The Rise of Milwaukee Baseball: The Cream City from Midwestern Outpost to the Major Leagues, 1859-1901, McFarland, Jefferson, NC, 2009.
- Brian A. Podoll: The Minor League Milwaukee Brewers 1859-1952 McFarland, Jefferson, NC, 2003.
