Hudson River League
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ClassificationIndependent (1886)
Class D (1903)
Class C (1904–1907)
Class D (1903)
Class C (1904–1907)
First season1886
CeasedJune 18, 1907
| Classification | Independent (1886) Class D (1903) Class C (1904–1907) |
|---|---|
| Sport | Minor League Baseball |
| First season | 1886 |
| Ceased | June 18, 1907 |
| President | Henry B. Lawson (1886) Henry D. Ramsey (1903) C.S. Harvey (1903–1907) |
| No. of teams | 13 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Most titles | 3 Poughkeepsie/Poughkeepsie Colts |
| Related competitions | New York State League |
The Hudson River League was formed in 1903 as a class D minor baseball league after playing one season in 1886. Upgraded to Class C the next season, it continued through 1907 before collapsing. There were twelve cities that represented the league during the five-year run; eleven came from New York State and one each at various points from New Jersey and Massachusetts. The Poughkeepsie Colts became the only team to win more than one league title, taking home the league crown in 1886, 1904 and 1907. The "HR" league disbanded June 18, 1907 and did not attempt a comeback the next season.
- Albany, NY: Albany Senators 1886
- Catskill, NY: Catskill 1903
- Glens Falls, NY & Saratoga Springs, NY: Glens Falls-Saratoga Springs 1906
- Hudson, NY: Hudson Marines 1903–1907
- Kingston, NY: Kingston 1886; Kingston Colonials 1903–1906; Kingston Colonial Colts 1907
- Newburgh, NY: Newburgh 1886; Newburgh Taylor-mades 1903–1905; Newburgh Hill Climbers 1906; Newburgh Hillies 1907
- Ossining, NY: Ossining 1903
- Paterson, NJ: Paterson Intruders 1904; Paterson Invaders 1905–1906; Paterson Intruders 1907
- Peekskill, NY: Peekskill 1903; Peekskill 1905
- Pittsfield, MA: Pittsfiled Hillies 1905
- Poughkeepsie, NY: Poughkeepsie 1886; Poughkeepsie Colts 1903–1907
- Saratoga Springs, NY: Saratoga Springs 1886
- Saugerties, NY: Saugerties 1903–1905
- Troy, NY: Troy Trojans 1886
- Yonkers, NY: Younkers 1905, 1907