Green Bay Bays

[1][2] The Appleton Papermakers, Fond du Lac Mudhens, Marinette Lumber Shovers, Oconto Log Drivers and Oshkosh Indians teams joined with Green Bay in the six–team Wisconsin State League.

[2] Playing under managers Thomas Murray and George Brackett, the Dock Wallopers ended the season with a record of 48–42.

The Ishpeming-Negaunee Unions, Marinette Badgers, Marquette Undertakers, Menominee Wolverines and Oshkosh Indians teams joined Green Bay as charter members.

The Bays ended the season with a 48–39 record in the six–team league, finishing 6.0 games ahead of the Oshkosh Indians.

Green Bay was followed by the Menominee Wolverines (44–40), Marinette Badgers (45–44) and Oshkosh in the final standings.

Numerous Green Bay players were obtained from the Terre Haute Hottentots leading to the championship.

The Colts joined the Beloit Collegians, Freeport Pretzels, La Crosse Pinks, Oshkosh Indians and Wausau Lumberjacks teams in league play.

[16][17] The 1905 Green Bay Colts ended their first season of Wisconsin State League play in last place.

[13] With a record of 47–62, the Colts placed sixth in the six-team Wisconsin State League standings, finishing 21.0 games behind the champion La Crosse Pinks.

Green Bay had five managers during their last place season: Wiliam Kennelly, William McGinnis, Mart McQuaid, Ernest Van Erman and Warren Beck.

[15][20][21] The Green Bay "Orphans" continued play as the 1907 Wisconsin State League expanded to eight teams, adding the Madison Senators and Fond du Lac Webfoots as expansion franchises.

The name change occurred after the Rockford Reds joined Freeport as Illinois based teams in the league.

After pitching the doubleheader, Bentz developed arm trouble, but returned to throw a one hit shutout against Fond du Lac in September.

On August 4, 1911, Daniels' Aurora teammate Len Madden threw a second no–hitter against the Green Bay, defeating them 3–0.

[39] The Rockford Wolverines won the championship with a final record of 74–46 and finished 11.5 games ahead of Green Bay.

[29][45] Green Bay joined the Appleton Papermakers, Madison Senators, Marinette-Menominee Twins, Oshkosh Indians, Racine Belles, Rockford Wolves and Wausau Lumberjacks teams in playing the final season of the league.

[48][15] Green Bay first hosted games at a ballpark located near today's City Park.

[5] Hagemeister Park served as the first home of the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League from 1919 to 1922.

[49][50] Beginning in 1902, the Green Bay teams next hosted home minor league games at Bellevue Park.

The site was located just east of Baird Creek on Main Street in the Green Bay village of Preble, Wisconsin.

(1898) John Pickett , Old Judge series baseball card. Pickett managed Green Bay from 1908 to 1911.
(1923) Bellevue Park. Green Bay, Wisconsin.