Corsicana Oil Citys

From BR Bullpen


The 1902 Corsicana Oil Citys won a Texas League championship, capturing titles in both halves of the season. Their season included a 27 game winning streak and a 51-3 over the Texarkana Casketmakers on June 15th. The club featured four future major leaguers: shortstop Hunter Hill, catcher Nig Clarke, pitcher Lucky Wright, and shortstop Walter Morris.

Year-by-Year Record[edit]

Year Record Finish Manager Playoffs
1902 87-23 1st Mike O'Connor none
1903 54-53 2nd Mike O'Connor
1904 48-53 3rd Doak Roberts / James "Curley" Maloney / Walter Salm League Champs

External Link[edit]

Minor League Baseball Top 100 Teams: 1902 Corsicana Oil Citys