Newport News Shipbuilders

[2] The 1900 Newport News "Shipbuilders" began play as members of the six–team, Class D level Virginia League.

[3] Newport News joined the Hampton Crabs, Norfolk Phenoms, Petersburg Farmers, Portsmouth Boers and Richmond Bluebirds in beginning league play on April 30, 1900.

Located in the Virginia Peninsula and along the James River, the city has long been home to the shipbuilding industry.

[2] The Shipbuilders finished the season 22.0 games behind the first place Norfolk Phenoms, who were led by Christy Mathewson, in the final standings.

The Norfolk Skippers, Portsmouth Browns, Raleigh Senators, Richmond Bluebirds and Wilmington Giants teams joined the Shipbuilders in league play.

Newport News was in fourth place when the season ended, playing under manager Hugh Shannon.

Newport News ended with a final record of 10–11 finish 7.0 games behind the Tidewater League champion Suffolk team.

[5] Beginning with the 1911 season, Newport News began hosting minor league home games at Horowitz Field.

[25] The Class C level league began the season with the Danville Red Sox, Lynchburg Shoemakers, Norfolk Tars, Petersburg Goobers, Portsmouth Pirates, Richmond Colts and Roanoke Tigers teams joined Newport News in beginning league play on April 18, 1912.

[28] Newport had a final record of 53–83, playing the season under managers Paul Davis and Harry Mathews.

Placing fourth in the six-team Class D league, Newport News ended the season 11.5 games behind the eventual champion Rocky Mount Carolinians.

Newport News finished 3.0 games ahead of the second place Portsmouth Foxes in the six-team league.

[5][36] Rasty Walters of Newport News hit 15 home runs to lead the Virginia League in 1916.

With Brock Crist continuing as the team player/manager, the Shipbuilders were 1.5 games ahead of the Portsmouth Truckers in the six-team league.

[44] Compiling a record of 51–68, the Shipbuilders were managed by Joe Wall, James Brannigan, William Schwartz and Harry Lake in finishing 27.5 games behind the Richmond Colts, who lost to Portsmouth in the playoff.

[46] Harry Lake returned as manager, as Newport News ended the regular season with a record of 52–81.

No playoffs were held, as the Wison Bugs had the leagues' best record, finishing 4.5 games ahead of second place Newport News.

[5][47][49] Newport News did not return to play in the 1923 Virginia League and were replaced by the Petersburg Trunkmakers.

[5] The Newport News Pilots and Rebels were joined by the Harrisonburg Turks, Lynchburg Senators, Salem-Roanoke Friends and Staunton Presidents in beginning league play on May 2, 1941.

[51] In 1900 and 1901, Newport News teams played their home minor league games at Lincoln Park.

[53] Beginning in 1911, Newport News hosted minor league home games at Horowitz Field.

[54][24] The former Doris Miller Community Center & Swimming Pool facilities are located at 2800 Warwick Boulevard in Newport News, Virginia.