McLeansboro, Illinois, minor league baseball history

In the final 1910 standings, the McLeansboro Merchants were in first place with a 20–5 record when the Southern Illinois League folded.

Playing under manager Ollie Gfroerer, McLeansboro finished 6.5 games ahead of Eldorado (14–12).

[2][4][1][5] McLeansboro immediately continued play in 1910 in a second league and won a second championship under manager Ollie Gfroerer.

There were no playoffs held, with McLeansboro and the Vincennes Alices, who won the first half title, being declared Co–Champions.

McLeansboro's Clarence Kraft led the team with a .292 average and his 4 homers tied for the league lead.

[10] The McLeansboro teams played minor league home games at Fairgrounds Park.