Philadelphia Stars (1933–1948)
16 seasons from 1933 to 1948
The Philadelphia Stars played from 1933 to 1948, a total of 16 seasons. The franchise's all-time record is 417-422 (.497). 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
16 seasons
| Year | League | W | L | Win% | Finish | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | NN2 | 27 | 30 | .474 | 4 | - |
| 1947 | NN2 | 24 | 33 | .421 | 5 | - |
| 1946 | NN2 | 27 | 28 | .491 | 3 | - |
| 1945 | NN2 | 21 | 19 | .525 | 4 | - |
| 1944 | NN2 | 26 | 18 | .591 | 2 | - |
| 1943 | NN2 | 19 | 25 | .432 | 5 | - |
| 1942 | NN2 | 19 | 22 | .463 | 3 | - |
| 1941 | NN2 | 13 | 30 | .302 | 6 | - |
| 1940 | NN2 | 17 | 30 | .362 | 4 | - |
| 1939 | NN2 | 32 | 31 | .508 | 3 | - |
| 1938 | NN2 | 39 | 26 | .600 | 2 | - |
| 1937 | NN2 | 27 | 31 | .466 | 3 | - |
| 1936 | NN2 | 31 | 41 | .431 | 7 | - |
| 1935 | NN2 | 35 | 30 | .538 | 3 | - |
| 1934 | NN2 | 38 | 15 | .717 | 1 | Pennant |
| 1933 | IND | 22 | 13 | .629 | 3 | - |
Philadelphia Stars: the seasons in brief
The PS record for the Philadelphia Stars spans 16 seasons, 1933 to 1948. The table opens with 1933 (22-13, 3rd) and closes with 1948 (27-30, 4th). For 1945, the table shows 21 wins and 19 losses, 4th in the Negro National League. In 1946 the Philadelphia Stars went 27-28 (.491), 3rd in the Negro National League. 1947 brought a 24-33 record, 5th in the Negro National League. The League column moves through the independent Negro Leagues schedule (from 1933) and the Negro National League (from 1934). The best winning percentage belongs to 1934, when the Philadelphia Stars went 38-15 (.717).
At the other end of the table sits 1941, a 13-30 season. The most wins in one season came in 1938, with 39. Other pennant seasons were 1934. Second-place finishes came in 1938 and 1944. From 1933 through 1935, every season ended with more wins than losses. Every season from 1940 to 1943 ended with more losses than wins. For the full franchise record across names and cities, see Philadelphia Stars. Every PS season links to a team-season page with the roster and team leaders, 1948 being the latest.
Philadelphia Stars: Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the all-time record of the Philadelphia Stars?
- 417-422 across 16 seasons, .497.
- How many World Series have the Philadelphia Stars won?
- None on record under this team code.
- What seasons did the Philadelphia Stars play?
- From 1933 to 1948.