Detroit Stars (1919–1931)
13 seasons from 1919 to 1931
The Detroit Stars played from 1919 to 1931, a total of 13 seasons. The franchise's all-time record is 523-428 (.550). 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
13 seasons
| Year | League | W | L | Win% | Finish | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | NNL | 22 | 33 | .400 | 4 | - |
| 1930 | NNL | 47 | 33 | .588 | 3 | - |
| 1929 | NNL | 32 | 37 | .464 | 4 | - |
| 1928 | NNL | 53 | 36 | .596 | 4 | - |
| 1927 | NNL | 51 | 44 | .537 | 5 | - |
| 1926 | NNL | 52 | 45 | .536 | 4 | - |
| 1925 | NNL | 55 | 39 | .585 | 3 | - |
| 1924 | NNL | 35 | 28 | .556 | 3 | - |
| 1923 | NNL | 39 | 28 | .582 | 4 | - |
| 1922 | NNL | 41 | 33 | .554 | 4 | - |
| 1921 | NNL | 31 | 33 | .484 | 5 | - |
| 1920 | NNL | 38 | 25 | .603 | 2 | - |
| 1919 | WES | 27 | 14 | .659 | 1 | - |
Detroit Stars: the seasons in brief
The Detroit Stars played 13 seasons under DS, beginning in 1919 and ending in 1931. At the ends of the table: 1919 at 27-14, 1st and 1931 at 22-33, 4th. In 1928 the Detroit Stars went 53-36 (.596), 4th in the Negro National League. For 1929, the table shows 32 wins and 37 losses, 4th in the Negro National League. 1930 brought a 47-33 record, 3rd in the Negro National League. The League column reads WES, the Negro National League, throughout. The Detroit Stars peaked in 1919, going 27-14.
At the other end of the table sits 1931, a 22-33 season. The most wins in one season came in 1925, with 55. The Finish column also shows first place in 1919. Second-place finishes came in 1920. The longest unbroken run of winning records lasted from 1922 to 1928. For the full franchise record across names and cities, see Detroit Stars. Every DS season leads to a full season page showing who played and who led the club, 1931 being the latest.
Detroit Stars: Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the all-time record of the Detroit Stars?
- 523-428 across 13 seasons, .550.
- How many World Series have the Detroit Stars won?
- None on record under this team code.
- What seasons did the Detroit Stars play?
- From 1919 to 1931.