| Augusta Tigers | |
| Firstseason: | 1884 |
| Lastseason: | 1963 |
| Allyears: | 1884–1886, 1893, 1898, 1904–1911, 1914–1917, 1919–1931, 1936–1942, 1946–1958, 1962–1963 |
| City: | Augusta, Georgia |
| Past Class Level: | Class AA (1963) Class A (1946–1958, 1962) Class B (1936–1942) Class D (1931) Class B (1921–1930) Class C (1904–1911, 1914–1917, 1919–1920) Class B (1886, 1893, 1898) |
| League: | South Atlantic League (1936–1942, 1946–1958, 1962–1963) Palmetto League (1931) South Atlantic League (1904–1911, 1914–1917, 1919–1930) Southern League (1885–86, 1893, 1898) Georgia State League (1886) Georgia State League (1884) |
| Pastmajorleague: | New York Yankees (1962–1963) Detroit Tigers (1955–1958) Washington Senators (1950) New York Yankees (1946–1949) Detroit Tigers (1941–1942) New York Yankees (1937–1940) Detroit Tigers (1936) |
| Pastnames: | Augusta Yankees (1962–1963) Augusta Tigers (1955–1958) Augusta Rams (1953–1954) Augusta Tigers (1936–1942, 1946–1952) Augusta Wolves (1930–1931) Augusta Tygers (1922–1929) Augusta Georgians (1920–1921) |
| Leaguenum: | 6 |
| Pennum: | 2 |
The Augusta Tigers was the primary moniker of the minor league baseball teams in Augusta, Georgia. Beginning in 1884, Augusta has hosted numerous teams in various leagues. Baseball Hall of Fame charter member Ty Cobb played for the Augusta Tourists in 1904 and 1905.
The Augusta Yankees were a South Atlantic League minor league baseball team based in Augusta, Georgia that played from 1962 to 1963. The team was managed by Ernie White in 1962 and Rube Walker in 1963. It played its home games at Jennings Stadium. Notable players include Pete Mikkelsen, Dooley Womack and Roger Repoz.[1] [2]
The Augusta Tigers were a minor league baseball team that existed on-and-off from 1936 to 1958. Based in Augusta, Georgia, they played in the South Atlantic League from 1936 to 1942, from 1946 to 1952 and from 1955 to 1958. They were affiliated with the Detroit Tigers in 1936, from 1941 to 1942 and from 1955 to 1958. From 1937 to 1940 and from 1946 to 1949 they were affiliated with the New York Yankees. In 1950, they were affiliated with the Washington Senators.[3] They played their home games at Jennings Stadium.[4]
The Augusta Wolves were a South Atlantic League (1930) and Palmetto League (1931) minor league baseball team based in Augusta, Georgia. The team played its home games at Jennings Stadium. Multiple notable players spent time with the team, including Debs Garms and Wally Moses.[5] [6]
The Augusta Tygers were a minor league baseball team based in Augusta, Georgia, USA. They played in the South Atlantic League from 1922 to 1929. In 1926, under manager Johnny Nee, they were the league champions.[7]
They were named after Ty Cobb, who began his professional career in Augusta in 1904.[8]
They played their home games at Jennings Stadium.
The Augusta Georgians were a minor league baseball team that played from 1920 to 1921 in the South Atlantic League. Based in Augusta, Georgia, USA, they were managed by Dolly Stark in 1920 and by Emil Huhn in 1921. Under Stark, they went 55–68, and under Huhn they went 78–68.[7]
Notable players include Troy Agnew, Bud Davis, Doc Knowlson, Curt Walker, Doc Bass, Don Songer, and Stark himself.[9] [10]
| Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | 56-94 | 5th | Did not qualify | |
| 1937 | 62-78 | 5th | Did not qualify | |
| 1938 | 74-66 | 4th | Lost in 1st round | |
| 1939 | 83-56 | 2nd | League Champs | |
| 1940 | 77-73 | 5th | Did not qualify | |
| 1941 | 64-74 | 4th | Lost in 1st round | |
| 1942 | 54-84 | 8th | Did not qualify | |
| 1946 | 76-63 | 4th | League Champs | |
| 1947 | 81-69 | 4th | Lost League Finals | |
| 1948 | 64-87 | 7th | Did not qualify | |
| 1949 | 69-83 | 6th | Did not qualify | |
| 1950 | 66-87 | 7th | Did not qualify | |
| 1951 | 62-76 | 7th | Did not qualify | |
| 1952 | 38-116 | 8th | Did not qualify | |
| 1955 | 76-64 | 3rd | League Champs | |
| 1956 | 74-66 | 4th | Lost in 1st round | |
| 1957 | 98-56 | 1st | Lost League Finals | |
| 1958 | 77-63 | 1st | Lost in 1st round | |