Ilion Typewriters

The Ilion Typewriters was the primary name of the minor league baseball teams based in Ilion, New York from 1901 to 1905. Ilion teams played as members of the New York State League from 1901 to 1904 and the Independent level Empire State League in 1905.

Ilion Typewriters
Minor league affiliations
ClassClass C (1901)
Class B (1902–1904)
Independent (1905)
LeagueNew York State League (1901–1904)
Empire State League (1905)
Major league affiliations
TeamNone
Minor league titles
League titles (0)None
Team data
NameIlion Typewriters (1901–1904)
Ilion (1905)
BallparkRussell Park (1901–1905)

History

Ilion first began minor league play in 1901, when the Ilion Typewriters became members of the Class C level New York State League. Ilion would play four seasons in the New York State League before folding. The Ilion use of the "Typewriters" moniker corresponds to local industry, as E. Remington and Sons, founded in 1816 by Eliphalet Remington, was located in Ilion, New York and known for manufacturing the first commercial typewriter.[1][2][3]

Beginning play in 1901 as members of the eight–team Class C New York State League, the Ilion Typewriters finished their first professional season in last place with a record of 23–82. Ilion finished in 8th place in the New York State League, playing under manager Tim Shinnick, finishing 44.0 games behind the 1st place Albany Senators. In the final standings, Ilion finished behind fellow league members Albany Senators (72–43), Binghamton Bingoes (69–45), Cortland/Waverly Wagonmakers (36–68), Rome Romans (62–47), Schenectady Electricians (65–50), Troy Trojans (46–62) and Utica Pent-Ups (68–44). Ilion played home games at Russell Park.[4][2][1][5][6]

Ilion continued play, as the 1902 New York State League was elevated to become a Class B level league. The 1902 Ilion Typewriters finished with a record of 59–47, placing 3rd in the New York State League under manager Howard Earl. Ilion finished 9.5 games behind the 1st place Albany Senators in the final standings.[7][2][1][8]

Ilion placed 7th in the 1903 Class B level New York State League. Under returning manager Howard Earl, the Typewriters ended the season with a 52–73 record, finishing 24.5 games behind the league champion Schenectady Frog Alleys.[9][2][1][10]

Playing under manager Jack Sharrott, the 1904 Ilion Typewriters placed 3rd in the New York State League. With a 75–56 record, Ilion finished 14.0 games behind the 1st place Syracuse Stars in the New York State League final standings. The Ilion Typewriters franchise did not return to the New York State League after the 1904 season, with the Ilion franchise being replaced by the Wilkes-Barre Barons in the eight–team league.[11][2][1][12]

Ilion joined the Independent level Empire State League for the 1905 season. However, on July 10, 1905, the Ilion franchise relocated to Fulton, New York. The Ilion/Fulton team finished with a 20–39 overall record, placing 6th in the 1905 Empire State League. Minor league baseball has not returned to Ilion, New York.[13][14][15]

The ballpark

Ilion teams were noted to have played minor league home games at Russell Park. The ballpark was located on Warren Road in Ilion, New York. A modern Russell Park is still in existence today as a public park, it is located at Frederick Street & Parks Street in Ilion, New York.[6][16]

(2017) Remington Stables. National Register of Historic Places. Ilion, New York

Timeline
Year(s)# Yrs.TeamLevelLeague
19011Ilion TypewritersClass CNew York State League
1902–19043Class B
19051IndependentEmpire State League

Year-by-year records
YearRecordFinishManagerPlayoffs/Notes
190123–828thTim ShinnickNone held
190259–473rdHoward EarlNone held
190352–737thHoward EarlNone held
190475–563rdJames SharrottNone held
190520–39NoneUnknownMoved to Fulton July 10

Notable alumni

See also

Ilion Typewriters players

References
  1. "Ilion Typewriters - BR Bullpen". www.baseball-reference.com.
  2. "New York State League - BR Bullpen". www.baseball-reference.com.
  3. Liebowitz, S. J.; Margolis, Stephen (2002). The Economics of QWERTY: History, Theory, and Policy. New York: New York University Press. p. 44. ISBN 978-0-8147-5178-7.
  4. "1901 Ilion Typewriters Roster on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
  5. "1901 New York State League (NYSL) on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
  6. "Russell Park in Ilion, NY history and teams on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
  7. "1902 Ilion Typewriters Roster on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
  8. "1902 New York State League (NYSL) on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
  9. "1903 Ilion Typewriters Roster on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
  10. "1903 New York State League (NYSL) on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
  11. "1904 Ilion Typewriters Roster on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
  12. "1904 New York State League (NYSL) on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
  13. "1905 Ilion/Fulton Roster on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
  14. "1905 Empire State League (ESL) on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
  15. "Empire State League (NY) - BR Bullpen". www.baseball-reference.com.
  16. "Recreation and Culture in the Village of Ilion, New York".

Ilion-Baseball Reference Bullpen

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