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Previous
  
Class D

League titles
  
1 (1935)

League
  
Pennsylvania State Association

Previous
  
St. Louis Cardinals (1937) Cleveland Indians (1934, 1936) Cincinnati Reds (1935)

Previous names
  
Monessen Cardinals (1937) Monessen Indians (1934, 1936) Monessen Reds (1935)

Location
  
Monessen, Pennsylvania, United States

The Monessen Indians was the predominant name of a minor league baseball team located in Monessen, Pennsylvania between 1934 and 1937. The Jays first played in the Middle Atlantic League from 1934 until 1937 in the Pennsylvania State Association. Known as the Indians in 1934 and 1936, the team was named the Monessen Reds in 1935 and the Monessen Cardinals in 1937. The team was affiliated with the Cleveland Indians, the Cincinnati Reds and the St. Louis Cardinals throughout its history.

The team won the league title in 1935.

Notable alumni

  • George Binks
  • Harry Craft
  • Ed Fernandes
  • Tommy Henrich
  • Jack Kraus
  • Joe Mack
  • Mike McCormick
  • Mike Palagyi
  • Tommy Reis
  • Al Rubeling
  • Charley Stanceu
  • Junior Thompson
  • References

    Monessen Indians Wikipedia