The new concept was to provide leagues with a short–season schedule that provided attendance options for fans and to assist major league teams in developing beginning professional players while further utilizing spring training facilities.
[4] All league games were played in Sarasota, Florida, with teams taking the nickname of their affiliate.
Arthur Allyn was the owner of the Chicago White Sox in 1964 when the league began play.
[6] The SRL Braves, playing under manager Paul Snyder, won the championship with a 36–23 record.
[8] The Braves finished 6.5 games ahead of the 2nd place SRL Cardinals in the final standings.