The "Red Birds" moniker reflected the franchise as an affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals.
[1] The charter Ohio State League members in 1936 were the Fostoria Cardinals, Fremont Reds, Mansfield Tigers, New Philadelphia Red Birds, Sandusky Sailors and Tiffin Mud Hens.
[2][3][4] Beginning play in the 1936 Ohio State League, the New Philadelphia franchise had a short existence.
After beginning play, the team had a 2–6 record when the New Philadelphia Red Birds folded on May 26, 1936.
[8] The name of the New Philadelphia Red Birds' home minor league ballpark is not directly referenced.