Amsterdam Rugmakers
- Location: Amsterdam, NY
- League: Canadian-American League 1938-1942, 1946-1951
- Affiliation: New York Yankees 1938-1942, 1946-1951
- Ballpark: Mohawk Mills Park (now known as Shuttleworth Park)
The Amsterdam Rugmakers joined the Can-Am League in 1938 and remained in the league until it shut down after the 1951 season. The club captured the league title in 1940.
Year-by-Year Record[edit]
Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs |
---|---|---|---|---|
1938 | 79-40 | 1st | Admiral Martin | Lost League Finals |
1939 | 81-41 | 1st | Eddie Sawyer | Lost League Finals |
1940 | 70-53 | 3rd | Eddie Sawyer | League Champs |
1941 | 68-54 | 2nd | Paul O'Malley | Lost in 1st round |
1942 | 77-46 | 1st | Thomas Kain | Lost League Finals |
1946 | 61-58 | 5th | Sol Mishkin | |
1947 | 73-67 | 3rd | Sol Mishkin | Lost in 1st round |
1948 | 57-80 | 7th | Jim McLeod | |
1949 | 67-71 | 5th | Mayo Smith | |
1950 | 72-65 | 4th | Mayo Smith | Lost League Finals |
1951 | 62-56 | 3rd | Frank Novosel | Lost in 1st round |
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