Category: Southern Association

Atlanta Crackers Baseball

Atlanta Crackers

Southern Association (1903-1961) International League (1962-1965) Born: 1903 Folded: Postseason 1965 First Game: April 27, 1903 (L 4-2 vs. Montgomery Whistlers) Last Game: September 6,

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1953 Memphis Chicks baseball program from the Southern Association

Memphis Chicks (1912-1960)

The original Memphis Chicks (AKA Chickasaws) played in the Southern Association from 1912 to 1960.  The Southern Association was one of the most stable minor leagues in America during the first half of the 20th century.  Like the Chicks themselves, many of Memphis’ league rivals – such as the Atlanta Crackers, Birmingham Barons and Nashville Volunteers – endured for decades.

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