Birmingham Black Barons (1923–1948)
19 seasons from 1923 to 1948
The Birmingham Black Barons played from 1923 to 1948, a total of 19 seasons. The franchise's all-time record is 609-633 (.490). 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
19 seasons
| Year | League | W | L | Win% | Finish | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | NAL | 56 | 22 | .718 | 1 | Pennant |
| 1947 | NAL | 42 | 37 | .532 | 3 | - |
| 1946 | NAL | 34 | 31 | .523 | 2 | - |
| 1945 | NAL | 37 | 27 | .578 | 3 | - |
| 1944 | NAL | 50 | 24 | .676 | 1 | Pennant |
| 1943 | NAL | 37 | 24 | .607 | 3 | Pennant |
| 1942 | NAL | 25 | 23 | .521 | 4 | - |
| 1941 | NAL | 30 | 20 | .600 | 2 | - |
| 1940 | NAL | 16 | 29 | .356 | 6 | - |
| 1938 | NAL | 12 | 36 | .250 | 7 | - |
| 1937 | NAL | 16 | 23 | .410 | 5 | - |
| 1932 | NSL | 10 | 9 | .526 | 7 | - |
| 1930 | NNL | 42 | 47 | .472 | 5 | - |
| 1929 | NNL | 32 | 57 | .360 | 5 | - |
| 1928 | NNL | 45 | 54 | .455 | 5 | - |
| 1927 | NNL | 52 | 43 | .547 | 4 | - |
| 1925 | NNL | 27 | 61 | .307 | 7 | - |
| 1924 | NNL | 30 | 41 | .423 | 5 | - |
| 1923 | IND | 16 | 25 | .390 | 5 | - |
Birmingham Black Barons: the seasons in brief
Under the code BBB, the Birmingham Black Barons have 19 seasons on record, running from 1923 through 1948. The first season, 1923, finished 16-25, 5th; the most recent, 1948, finished 56-22, 1st. For 1945, the table shows 37 wins and 27 losses, 3rd in the Negro American League. 1946 brought a 34-31 record, 2nd in the Negro American League. The 1947 row reads 42-37, 3rd in the Negro American League. By league, the club played in the independent Negro Leagues schedule, starting in 1923, the Negro National League, starting in 1924, the Negro Southern League, starting in 1932, and the Negro American League, starting in 1937. The Birmingham Black Barons peaked in 1948, going 56-22.
The weakest year was 1938, 12-36. Other pennant seasons were 1943, 1944, and 1948. The club finished second in 1941 and 1946. The longest unbroken run of winning records lasted from 1941 to 1948. The longest stretch of losing records ran from 1928 to 1930. For the full franchise record across names and cities, see Birmingham Black Barons. Every BBB season leads to a full season page showing who played and who led the club, 1948 being the latest.
Birmingham Black Barons: Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the all-time record of the Birmingham Black Barons?
- 609-633 across 19 seasons, .490.
- How many World Series have the Birmingham Black Barons won?
- None on record under this team code.
- What seasons did the Birmingham Black Barons play?
- From 1923 to 1948.