St. Louis-New Orleans Stars

Historical Franchise

5 seasons | 84-96 (.467)

The St. Louis-New Orleans Stars played from 1938 to 1943, a total of 5 seasons. The franchise's all-time record is 84-96 (.467). They have not won a World Series. The franchise has played under more than one name or in more than one city: Indianapolis ABCs, St. Louis Stars, St. Louis-New Orleans Stars, and Harrisburg-St. Louis Stars.

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

5 Seasons
84 Wins
96 Losses
.467 Win %
0 Titles
1 Playoffs

📈 Best & Worst Single Seasons

Best BA — 1940 .254 3% above the 1940 NAL average (.248)
Worst BA — 1943 .231 17% below the 1943 NN2 average (.279)
Best ERA — 1939 3.53 7% better than the 1939 NAL average (3.81)
Worst ERA — 1938 5.29 22% worse than the 1938 NAL average (4.34)
Most R — 1940 147 4% above the 1940 NAL average (141 R)
Fewest R — 1943 68 72% below the 1943 NN2 average (246 R)

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⭐ All-Time Leaders

Top players by games played (min 100 games)

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Buddy Armour 1938-1943

🏆 Playoff History (1)

1939
St. Louis Stars ALC
Lost

📅 Season History

5 seasons on record

Franchise History

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

1943 Harrisburg-St. Louis Stars 5-4 1941 St. Louis-New Orleans Stars 18-23 1940 St. Louis-New Orleans Stars 24-25 1939 St. Louis Stars 20-23 1938 Indianapolis ABCs 17-21

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The St. Louis-New Orleans Stars franchise in brief

5 seasons of play, 1938 through 1943, add up to 84 wins and 96 losses for the St. Louis-New Orleans Stars. The franchise is no longer active; its last season was 1943. Over time the franchise played as the Indianapolis ABCs (1938), the St. Louis Stars (1939), the St. Louis-New Orleans Stars (1940-1941), and the Harrisburg-St. Louis Stars (1943). The first season on record, 1938, was a 17-21 year for the Indianapolis ABCs; the latest, 1943, went 5-4. The 1939 season ended 20-23. 1940 produced a 24-25 record. The 1941 season ended 18-23. The championships section is empty: no World Series title is on record.

The St. Louis-New Orleans Stars reached the postseason in 1 seasons. The most recent postseason series on the page is the ALC of 1939, a series the St. Louis-New Orleans Stars lost. The franchise's best record came in 1940, 24-25; its poorest in 1941, 18-23. The best team batting average came in 1940, .254, against a league average of .248; the low was .231 in 1943. The lowest team ERA was 3.53 in 1939, and the highest 5.29 in 1938. For run scoring, 1940 leads the franchise callouts with 147; the 1943 team scored the fewest, 68. Buddy Armour (1938-1943) played the most games for the club. The season list runs back from 1943 to 1938.

St. Louis-New Orleans Stars: Frequently Asked Questions

How many World Series have the St. Louis-New Orleans Stars won?
The St. Louis-New Orleans Stars have never won the World Series.
What is the all-time record of the St. Louis-New Orleans Stars?
The St. Louis-New Orleans Stars are 84-96 (.467) all-time across 5 seasons.
When were the St. Louis-New Orleans Stars founded?
The franchise's first major league season was 1938, and its last was 1943.
Have the St. Louis-New Orleans Stars always played in the same city?
No. The franchise has played under these names and cities: Indianapolis ABCs, St. Louis Stars, St. Louis-New Orleans Stars, and Harrisburg-St. Louis Stars.
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