Newark Eagles (1936–1948)
13 seasons from 1936 to 1948
The Newark Eagles played from 1936 to 1948, a total of 13 seasons. The franchise's all-time record is 365-292 (.556). They have won 1 World Series title.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | NN2 | 29 | 27 | .518 | 3 | - |
| 1947 | NN2 | 45 | 38 | .542 | 2 | - |
| 1946 | NN2 | 46 | 16 | .742 | 1 | World Series |
| 1945 | NN2 | 21 | 18 | .538 | 3 | - |
| 1944 | NN2 | 23 | 23 | .500 | 5 | - |
| 1943 | NN2 | 18 | 14 | .562 | 3 | - |
| 1942 | NN2 | 16 | 18 | .471 | 4 | - |
| 1941 | NN2 | 21 | 15 | .583 | 3 | - |
| 1940 | NN2 | 25 | 16 | .610 | 3 | - |
| 1939 | NN2 | 35 | 25 | .583 | 2 | - |
| 1938 | NN2 | 23 | 29 | .442 | 5 | - |
| 1937 | NN2 | 36 | 22 | .621 | 2 | - |
| 1936 | NN2 | 27 | 31 | .466 | 4 | - |
Newark Eagles: the seasons in brief
The table below lists all 13 seasons filed under the NE team code, from 1936 to 1948. At the ends of the table: 1936 at 27-31, 4th and 1948 at 29-27, 3rd. In 1945 the Newark Eagles went 21-18 (.538), 3rd in the Negro National League. In 1946 the Newark Eagles went 46-16 (.742), 1st in the Negro National League. 1947 brought a 45-38 record, 2nd in the Negro National League. Every season here was played in the Negro National League.
By winning percentage, the high point came in 1946 at 46-16 (.742). The weakest year was 1938, 23-29. The Newark Eagles won the World Series in 1946. The club finished second in 1937, 1939, and 1947. The club put together winning records in every year from 1945 to 1948. Franchise-wide totals for the Newark Eagles live on the Newark Eagles page. Each season listed leads to a full season page with the roster and team leaders; the newest is 1948.
Newark Eagles: Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the all-time record of the Newark Eagles?
- 365-292 across 13 seasons, .556.
- How many World Series have the Newark Eagles won?
- 1 World Series title.
- What seasons did the Newark Eagles play?
- From 1936 to 1948.