Homestead Grays (1928–1948)
21 seasons from 1928 to 1948
The Homestead Grays played from 1928 to 1948, a total of 21 seasons. The franchise's all-time record is 583-379 (.606). They have won 3 World Series titles.
- 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
21 seasons
| Year | League | W | L | Win% | Finish | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | NN2 | 39 | 21 | .650 | 1 | World Series |
| 1947 | NN2 | 33 | 34 | .493 | 4 | - |
| 1946 | NN2 | 26 | 30 | .464 | 5 | - |
| 1945 | NN2 | 32 | 13 | .711 | 1 | Pennant |
| 1944 | NN2 | 25 | 17 | .595 | 1 | World Series |
| 1943 | NN2 | 26 | 7 | .788 | 1 | World Series |
| 1942 | NN2 | 23 | 10 | .697 | 1 | Pennant |
| 1941 | NN2 | 26 | 18 | .591 | 1 | Pennant |
| 1940 | NN2 | 28 | 13 | .683 | 1 | Pennant |
| 1939 | NN2 | 32 | 18 | .640 | 1 | - |
| 1938 | NN2 | 39 | 13 | .750 | 1 | Pennant |
| 1937 | NN2 | 41 | 17 | .707 | 1 | Pennant |
| 1936 | NN2 | 27 | 24 | .529 | 3 | - |
| 1935 | NN2 | 25 | 34 | .424 | 7 | - |
| 1934 | IND | 17 | 13 | .567 | 1 | - |
| 1933 | NN2 | 4 | 12 | .250 | 8 | - |
| 1932 | EWL | 17 | 11 | .607 | 2 | - |
| 1931 | IND | 34 | 21 | .618 | 2 | - |
| 1930 | IND | 44 | 15 | .746 | 1 | - |
| 1929 | ANL | 34 | 29 | .540 | 4 | - |
| 1928 | EAS | 11 | 9 | .550 | 2 | - |
Homestead Grays: the seasons in brief
The Homestead Grays played 21 seasons under HG, beginning in 1928 and ending in 1948. At the ends of the table: 1928 at 11-9, 2nd and 1948 at 39-21, 1st. The 1945 row reads 32-13, 1st in the Negro National League. 1946 brought a 26-30 record, 5th in the Negro National League. 1947 brought a 33-34 record, 4th in the Negro National League. By league, the club played in the American Negro League, starting in 1929, the independent Negro Leagues schedule, starting in 1930, the East-West League, starting in 1932, and the Negro National League, starting in 1933. The best winning percentage belongs to 1943, when the Homestead Grays went 26-7 (.788). The poorest record under HG came in 1933: 4-12.
The most wins in one season came in 1930, with 44. The Playoffs column marks World Series titles in 1943, 1944, and 1948. Pennants without a Series title: 1937, 1938, 1940, 1941, 1942, and 1945. The Finish column also shows first place in 1930, 1934, and 1939. The club finished second in 1928, 1931, and 1932. The longest unbroken run of winning records lasted from 1936 to 1945. These seasons are part of the Homestead Grays franchise history. Every row links to a team-season page with the roster and team leaders; the newest is 1948.
Homestead Grays: Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the all-time record of the Homestead Grays?
- 583-379 across 21 seasons, .606.
- How many World Series have the Homestead Grays won?
- 3 World Series titles.
- What seasons did the Homestead Grays play?
- From 1928 to 1948.