Indianapolis ABCs (1914–1926)
12 seasons from 1914 to 1926
The Indianapolis ABCs played from 1914 to 1926, a total of 12 seasons. The franchise's all-time record is 383-384 (.499). They have not won a World Series.
- 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
12 seasons
| Year | League | W | L | Win% | Finish | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | NNL | 38 | 47 | .447 | 5 | - |
| 1925 | NNL | 17 | 53 | .243 | 8 | - |
| 1924 | NNL | 3 | 20 | .130 | 9 | - |
| 1923 | NNL | 46 | 32 | .590 | 3 | - |
| 1922 | NNL | 48 | 32 | .600 | 3 | - |
| 1921 | NNL | 39 | 37 | .513 | 4 | - |
| 1920 | NNL | 41 | 40 | .506 | 4 | - |
| 1918 | WES | 25 | 18 | .581 | 2 | - |
| 1917 | WES | 26 | 33 | .441 | 3 | - |
| 1916 | WES | 23 | 18 | .561 | 2 | - |
| 1915 | WES | 37 | 25 | .597 | 1 | - |
| 1914 | WES | 40 | 29 | .580 | 2 | - |
Indianapolis ABCs: the seasons in brief
The Indianapolis ABCs played 12 seasons under ABC, beginning in 1914 and ending in 1926. At the ends of the table: 1914 at 40-29, 2nd and 1926 at 38-47, 5th. 1923 brought a 46-32 record, 3rd in the Negro National League. For 1924, the table shows 3 wins and 20 losses, 9th in the Negro National League. For 1925, the table shows 17 wins and 53 losses, 8th in the Negro National League. All of these seasons belong to the Negro National League. The best winning percentage belongs to 1922, when the Indianapolis ABCs went 48-32 (.600).
The weakest year was 1924, 3-20. The Finish column also shows first place in 1915. Second-place finishes came in 1914, 1916, and 1918. The longest unbroken run of winning records lasted from 1920 to 1923. The longest stretch of losing records ran from 1924 to 1926. The Indianapolis ABCs seasons here roll up into the Indianapolis ABCs franchise page. Each season listed opens its own team-season page ; the newest is 1926.
Indianapolis ABCs: Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the all-time record of the Indianapolis ABCs?
- 383-384 across 12 seasons, .499.
- How many World Series have the Indianapolis ABCs won?
- None on record under this team code.
- What seasons did the Indianapolis ABCs play?
- From 1914 to 1926.