Dayton Aviators

Baseball Hall of Fame member Billy Herman played for the 1929 Dayton Aviators.

[4] The Akron Tyrites, Canton Terriers, Erie Sailors, Fort Wayne Chiefs and Springfield Buckeyes teams joined Dayton in beginning Central League play on April 25, 1928.

[4][8] With a record of 76–59, Dayton finished 1.0 game behind the first place Erie Sailors (76–57) in the final regular season standings.

[9][3] Jimmy Jordan of the Aviators led the Central League with a .362 batting average and 27 home runs.

[10] The Dayton Aviators had an overall record of 68-69 and finished 11.5 games behind the first place Canton Terries in the final standings, as the league held no playoffs.

[16] The Dayton Aviators teams hosted minor league home games at North Side Park.

[18][19] Philips was once operated by the family of Baseball Hall of Fame member Mike Schmidt, a Dayton native.