Hilldale Giants
Franchise Overview 1916-1945 (30 seasons)

Teams Philadelphia Hilldale Giants History Franchise Overview

Established as a boys team in 1910, the Hilldales were developed by their early manager, then owner Ed Bolden to be one of the powerhouse Negro league baseball teams. They won the first three Eastern Colored League pennants beginning in 1923 and in 1925 won the second Colored World Series. Hall of Fame player Judy Johnson was a Hilldale regular for most its professional era with 12 seasons in 15 years (1918–1932). Pitcher Phil Cockrell played for Hilldale throughout those years. Oscar Charleston, Biz Mackey, Louis Santop, Chaney White, and Jesse "Nip" Winters were also important Hilldale players in the 1920s.

1922 Hilldale Giants

1916-1945 (30 seasons)

Hilldale Giants Team History

All-time franchise record

466-390 (.544)

3 championships in 5 appearances

Franchise History

1945

Hilldale Giants (USNL)

1932

Hilldale Giants (NEWL)

1929

Hilldale Giants (ANL)

1923-1928

Hilldale Giants (ECL)

1916-1931

Hilldale Giants (Negro)

Top Seasons

Year Record Result

1925 65-26 Won Colored World Series

1924 58-23 Lost Colored World Series

1923 32-17 ECL Champions

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Last 5 Seasons

Year Record Result

1945 Missed Postseason

1932 19-31 No Postseason

1931 38-14 Missed Postseason

1930 8-39 Missed Postseason

1929 42-36 Missed Postseason

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Hilldale Giants Team History

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