The NNL and the NAL faced each other in the Negro World Series at the end of the season to determine an overall champion.
z: best record, c: conference winner, y: division winner, w: wildcard, x: clinched playoff spot
The 1947 Indianapolis Clowns, managed by Willie Wells and Hoss Walker and Reinaldo Drake, missed the postseason after finishing the NAL regular season in 5th place with a 31-52-1 record.