With the creation of the American League in 1937, most major-league teams were affiliated with a league, and independent play faded away
RetroSeasons
RetroSeasons recaps past sports seasons through stories, photos, videos, and stats from every team, league, and stadium in history. Coverage includes the NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL, as well as vintage media from defunct teams and leagues.
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Independent Negro League Teams (Negro)
1936 Negro Season Overview
Recap
Even after the creation of the Negro National League in 1920, and later the Eastern Colored League, many teams were not invited, or chose not to join. Instead, they played as independents, and would often schedule the barnstorming of small towns and play local semi-pro teams as well as league games. By the mid 1930s, most independent teams had joined the NAL or NNL.
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