Western League (original)
The Western League of Professional Baseball Clubs, simply called the Western League, was a minor league baseball league originally founded on February 11, 1885, and focused in the Midwest.
After several failures and reorganizations, the most notable version of the league was organized by Ban Johnson on November 20, 1893. In 1900, the league was renamed the American League, and declared major league status in 1901.
Read more about Western League (original): History, League Members 1894-1900, Disputes in League History, Transition To American League, Western League Pennant Winners
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