History of Baseball in Tacoma Washington.

Updated August 16th. 2006.

 

Currently I am adding links to the various pages that will be available here. Content is not online for the new pages. Please stay tuned!

Baseball has had a long and interesting history in Tacoma. The goal of this section is to give the reader a general overview of the players, owners, and facilities that are part of the fabric of Tacoma's Baseball history. The history is currently starting in 1902 and is current through the 2006 season. I will not be putting much detail into the modern teams and facilities as that is not the focus of this web site. I have included links on the links page to various sites that provide modern Baseball information if you are interested in finding out more on Tacoma's current Baseball situation.

Tacoma was the Pacific Coast League Champions in 1904, 1961, 1969, 1978(co-champions) and 2001(co-champions). Tacoma is currently the longest running city with a team in the PCL.

Tacoma played in the Western International league in 1922 and from 1937 to 1942 and from 1946 until 1951. The Tigers were the league champions three times 1937, 1939, and 1940.

I am always looking for more details to help fill out the information. If you have anything that you feel would be of interest please email me and I will be happy to add the information to the site.

There are a few other sites that discuss Baseball history in Tacoma I have included the links below.

State of Washington Sports Hall of Fame

Shanaman Sports Museum

 

Just some of the Interesting people in Tacoma Baseball history I have added links to various sites that have articles or stats on the people listed below. I will be changing these on occasion. Joe "Iron Man" McGinnity Ben Cheney Gaylord Perry Juan Marichal Mark McGwire Alex Rodriguez

Stadiums and Fields of Tacoma Baseball 1302 So. Sprague Ave. Tiger Ball Park 3801 So. Lawrence St. Cheney Stadium 1960-present

Teams and leagues of Tacoma

1902 Tacoma Tigers Pacific National League

1903 Tacoma Tigers Pacific National League

1904 Tacoma Tigers Pacific Coast League PCL Champions

1905 Tacoma Tigers Pacific Coast League

1906 Tacoma Tigers Northwestern League

1907 Tacoma Tigers Northwestern League

1908 Tacoma Tigers Northwestern League

1909 Tacoma Tigers Northwestern League

1910 Tacoma Tigers Northwestern League

1910 Tacoma Cubs Washington State League

1911 Tacoma Tigers Northwestern League

1912 Tacoma Tigers Northwestern League

1913 Tacoma Tigers Northwestern League

1914 Tacoma Tigers Northwestern League

1915 Tacoma Tigers Northwestern League

1916 Tacoma Tigers Northwestern League

1917 Tacoma Tigers Northwestern League

1918 Tacoma Tigers Pacific Coast International League

1919 Tacoma Tigers Northwest International League

1920 Tacoma Tigers Pacific Coast International League

1921 Tacoma Tigers Pacific Coast International League

1922 Tacoma Tigers Western International League

1935 Tacoma Tigers Western International League

1937 Tacoma Tigers Western International League League Champions

1938 Tacoma Tigers Western International League

1939 Tacoma Tigers Western International League League Champions

1940 Tacoma Tigers Western International League League Champions

1941 Tacoma Tigers Western International League

1942 Tacoma Tigers Western International League

1946 Tacoma Tigers Western International League  new content! 9/04

1947 Tacoma Tigers Western International League

1948 Tacoma Tigers Western International League

1949 Tacoma Tigers Western International League

1950 Tacoma Tigers Western International League

1951 Tacoma Tigers Western International League

1960 Tacoma Giants Pacific Coast League

1961 Tacoma Giants Pacific Coast League PCL Champions

1962 Tacoma Giants Pacific Coast League

1963 Tacoma Giants Pacific Coast League

1964 Tacoma Giants Pacific Coast League

1965 Tacoma Giants Pacific Coast League

1966 Tacoma Cubs Pacific Coast League

1967 Tacoma Cubs Pacific Coast League

1968 Tacoma Cubs Pacific Coast League

1969 Tacoma Cubs Pacific Coast League PCL Champions

1970 Tacoma Cubs Pacific Coast League

1971 Tacoma Cubs Pacific Coast League

1972 Tacoma Twins Pacific Coast League

1973 Tacoma Twins Pacific Coast League

1974 Tacoma Twins Pacific Coast League

1975 Tacoma Twins Pacific Coast League

1976 Tacoma Twins Pacific Coast League

1977 Tacoma Twins Pacific Coast League

1978 Tacoma Yankees Pacific Coast League PCL Champions

1979 Tacoma Tugs Pacific Coast League

1980 Tacoma Tigers Pacific Coast League

1981 Tacoma Tigers Pacific Coast League

1982 Tacoma Tigers Pacific Coast League

1983 Tacoma Tigers Pacific Coast League

1984 Tacoma Tigers Pacific Coast League

1985 Tacoma Tigers Pacific Coast League

1986 Tacoma Tigers Pacific Coast League

1987 Tacoma Tigers Pacific Coast League

1988 Tacoma Tigers Pacific Coast League

1989 Tacoma Tigers Pacific Coast League

1990 Tacoma Tigers Pacific Coast League

1991 Tacoma Tigers Pacific Coast League

1992 Tacoma Tigers Pacific Coast League

1993 Tacoma Tigers Pacific Coast League

1994 Tacoma Tigers Pacific Coast League

1995 Tacoma Rainiers Pacific Coast League

1996 Tacoma Rainiers Pacific Coast League

1997 Tacoma Rainiers Pacific Coast League

1998 Tacoma Rainiers Pacific Coast League

1999 Tacoma Rainiers Pacific Coast League

2000 Tacoma Rainiers Pacific Coast League

2001 Tacoma Rainiers Pacific Coast League PCL Champions

2002 Tacoma Rainiers Pacific Coast League

2003 Tacoma Rainiers Pacific Coast League

2004 Tacoma Rainiers Pacific Coast League

2005 Tacoma Rainiers Pacific Coast League

2006 Tacoma Rainiers Pacific Coast League