The NNL and the NAL faced each other in the Negro World Series at the end of the season to determine an overall champion.
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z 1947 Cleveland Buckeyes LogoCleveland   4212.778-
1947 Kansas City Monarchs LogoKansas City 5232.6195.0
1947 Birmingham Black Barons LogoBirmingham 4028.5889.0
1947 Memphis Red Sox LogoMemphis 3040.43020.0
1947 Indianapolis Clowns LogoIndianapolis 3152.37525.5
1947 Chicago American Giants LogoChi. American 2152.28830.5