The 1941 Tobs went 87-30 to win the Coastal Plain League by more than 20 games and were later recognized as one of the 100 greatest minor league teams of all time
The Aristocrats wouldn't stay long
- Due to the fabric properties
breaking Babe Ruth's single-season record
The "Rivermen" nickname likely refers to the many locals who worked as boatmen
Mattoon-Charleston Canaries Hoodie - Vintage Defunct Baseball Teams Waterville Baseball Club The 1941 Tobs went 87-30The Mattoon Charleston Canaries played only the 1906 season in the Kitty League, owned by the Mattoon City Railway Company, which also built their ballpark at a local amusement park. Despite their short life, the team produced major leaguer Larry Doyle, who went on to star for the New York Giants, winning the 1912 Chalmers Trophy, the 1915 batting title, and four NL pennants during his 14 year career. After the Kitty League folded in 1906, Charleston