Negro Southern League (Negro Majors) Encyclopedia and History

League History

Year	Tm
1932	Chicago American Giants, Cleveland Cubs, Indianapolis ABCs, Louisville Black Caps, Memphis Red Sox, Monroe Monarchs, Montgomery Grey Sox, Nashville Elite Giants

League History in Other Classifications

Year		Tm
1945	Neg
1937	Neg
1936	Neg
1935	Neg
1934	Neg
1933	Neg
1931	Neg	Columbus Turfs, Little Rock Greys, Louisville Black Caps, Memphis Red Sox, Monroe Monarchs, Montgomery Grey Sox, Nashville Elite Giants
1930	Neg
1929	Neg
1928	Neg
1927	Neg
1926	Neg
1925	Neg
1924	Neg
1923	Neg
1922	Neg
1921	Neg
1920	Neg

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