Chicago Unions (1897–1900)
4 seasons from 1897 to 1900
The Chicago Unions played from 1897 to 1900, a total of 4 seasons. The franchise's all-time record is 22-20 (.524). 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
4 seasons
| Year | League | W | L | Win% | Finish | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | IND | 6 | 3 | .667 | 2 | - |
| 1899 | IND | 8 | 11 | .421 | 3 | - |
| 1898 | IND | 2 | 4 | .333 | 2 | - |
| 1897 | IND | 6 | 2 | .750 | 1 | - |
Chicago Unions: the seasons in brief
Under the code CU, the Chicago Unions have 4 seasons on record, running from 1897 through 1900. At the ends of the table: 1897 at 6-2, 1st and 1900 at 6-3, 2nd. In 1898 the Chicago Unions went 2-4 (.333), 2nd in the independent Negro Leagues schedule. For 1899, the table shows 8 wins and 11 losses, 3rd in the independent Negro Leagues schedule. For 1900, the table shows 6 wins and 3 losses, 2nd in the independent Negro Leagues schedule. All of these seasons belong to the independent Negro Leagues schedule.
The Chicago Unions peaked in 1897, going 6-2. The weakest year was 1898, 2-4. The most wins in one season came in 1899, with 8. The Finish column also shows first place in 1897. Franchise-wide totals for the Chicago Unions live on the Chicago Unions page. Each year in the table links to a team-season page , 1900 being the latest.
Chicago Unions: Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the all-time record of the Chicago Unions?
- 22-20 across 4 seasons, .524.
- How many World Series have the Chicago Unions won?
- None on record under this team code.
- What seasons did the Chicago Unions play?
- From 1897 to 1900.