Cincinnati-Indianapolis Clowns

Historical Franchise

6 seasons | 186-249 (.428)

The Cincinnati-Indianapolis Clowns played from 1943 to 1948, a total of 6 seasons. The franchise's all-time record is 186-249 (.428). They have not won a World Series. The franchise has played under more than one name or in more than one city: Cincinnati Clowns, Cincinnati-Indianapolis Clowns, and Indianapolis Clowns.

W (Wins):
Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
L (Losses):
Games charged to the pitcher of record when the opposing team took a lead it never surrendered.
Win% (Winning Percentage):
Wins divided by games decided.

Data updated

📊 Quick Stats

6 Seasons
186 Wins
249 Losses
.428 Win %
0 Titles
0 Playoffs

📈 Best & Worst Single Seasons

Best BA — 1946 .258 equal to the 1946 NAL average (.259)
Worst BA — 1945 .232 11% below the 1945 NAL average (.262)
Best ERA — 1944 3.59 6% worse than the 1944 NAL average (3.37)
Worst ERA — 1948 5.57 5% worse than the 1948 NAL average (5.32)
Most R — 1943 143 15% below the 1943 NAL average (169 R)
Fewest R — 1945 81 45% below the 1945 NAL average (148 R)

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⭐ All-Time Leaders

Top players by games played (min 100 games)

1
Buster Haywood 1943-1948
2
Sam Hairston 1944-1948
3
Henry Merchant 1943-1948
4
Goose Tatum 1943-1948

📅 Season History

6 seasons on record

Franchise History

Wins per season — gold bars are World Series wins, silver are pennants.

1948 Indianapolis Clowns 27-45 1947 Cincinnati-Indianapolis Clowns 30-50 1946 Cincinnati-Indianapolis Clowns 31-37 1945 Cincinnati-Indianapolis Clowns 27-40 1944 Cincinnati-Indianapolis Clowns 46-31 1943 Cincinnati Clowns 25-46

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Cincinnati-Indianapolis Clowns: Frequently Asked Questions

How many World Series have the Cincinnati-Indianapolis Clowns won?
The Cincinnati-Indianapolis Clowns have never won the World Series.
What is the all-time record of the Cincinnati-Indianapolis Clowns?
The Cincinnati-Indianapolis Clowns are 186-249 (.428) all-time across 6 seasons.
When were the Cincinnati-Indianapolis Clowns founded?
The franchise's first major league season was 1943, and its last was 1948.
Have the Cincinnati-Indianapolis Clowns always played in the same city?
No. The franchise has played under these names and cities: Cincinnati Clowns, Cincinnati-Indianapolis Clowns, and Indianapolis Clowns.
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