Zanesville Greys

The Greys were a minor league affiliate of the Cleveland Indians from 1933 to 1936 and the Boston Bees in 1937, before Zanesville folded for three seasons.

[5][6] Reportedly, Olympic champion, major league and NFL player Jim Thorpe played for a semi-pro Grays team in 1925.

[4] The Beckley Black Knights, Charleston Senators, Dayton Ducks, Huntington Boosters, Johnstown Johnnies, Springfield Chicks and Wheeling Stogies teams joined Zanesville in beginning league play on May 4, 1933.

The Greys ended the Middle Atlantic League regular season with a record of 76–59, finishing 3.0 games behind the first place Wheeling Stogies, as Johnny Walker and Buzz Wetzel served as manages.

[4] On Sunday, May 3, 1936, just before the start of the regular season, the Zanesville Grays hosted two exhibition games against the Pittsburgh Crawfords, the defending champions of the Negro National League.

Baseball Hall of Fame members Josh Gibson, Oscar Charleston and Judy Johnson hit home runs and Satchel Page pitched the second game.

With Earl Wolgamot continuing as manager, Zanesville ended the 1936 regular season with a record of 81–48, finishing 10.0 games ahead of the second place Charleston Senators.

Jeff Heath had 187 RBI to lead the league, while teammate Oscar Grimes scored 150 runs.

[4] In their final season, the 1942 Zanesville Cubs finished in last place in the six-team Middle Atlantic League.

[27] The Cubs ended their final regular season with record of 46–84, playing under manager returning Jack Warner.

Zanesville finished 31.0 games behind of the first place Charleston Senators in the regular season final standings.

The Zanesville Dodgers became members of the six–team Class D level Ohio State League, which resumed play following World War II.

[32] Located on West Main Street, Gant Stadium is still in use today and received a State Historic Designation in 2021.