Chicago Maroons (minor league)

In 1888, the Chicago Maroons began minor league play as members of the eight–team Class A level Western Association.

The Maroons began 1888 play with the Des Moines Prohibitionists, Kansas City Blues, Milwaukee Brewers, Minneapolis Millers, Omaha Omahogs, St. Paul Apostles and St. Louis Whites teams joining Chicago in Western Association play.

The Maroons finished the season in sixth place, playing under player/manager Moxie Hengel, who led the team with 5 home runs.

With a record of 47–71, Chicago finished 32.0 games behind the first place Kansas City Blues in the final 1888 standings.

The Chicago Maroons permanently folded after the 1888 season and did not return to play in the 1889 Western Association.