Dawson briefly played in the 1912 season as members of the Class D level Rocky Mountain League.
The Dawson team began play when the Colorado Springs Millionaires relocated during the season.
The 1912 Dawson Stags became members of the four–team Class D level Rocky Mountain League during the season.
Playing under manager Harry Brammell, Colorado Springs/Dawson finished 12.5 games behind the 1st place Pueblo/Cheyenne Indians team.
After the residents left the city, the hospital, school, stores, churches, and homes were destroyed and bulldozed into the mined area, which was covered with dirt.