The Zanesville Dodgers were a minor league baseball team based in Zanesville, Ohio . The Dodgers were a minor league affiliate of the Brooklyn Dodgers and played as members of the Class D level Ohio State League from 1944 to 1947, before the league changed names in 1948 to become the Class D level Ohio–Indiana League . The Dodgers won four consecutive league championships from 1945 to 1948. Zanesville hosted minor league home games at Gant Park Municipal Stadium.
34-575: After minor league baseball in Zanesville began with the 1887 Zanesville Kickapoos, who played the season as charter members of the Ohio State League, the 1944 Zanesville Dodgers were immediately preceded in minor league play by the 1942 Zanesville Cubs of the Class C level Middle Atlantic League . After a one season hiatus during World War II , Zanesville resumed minor league baseball play in 1944, when
68-577: A 0–1 record, 1 start, no complete games , 3 games finished , and an ERA of 4.00 in 9 innings pitched . He had a lengthy career as a minor league baseball manager following his playing days. He was inducted in the South Atlantic League Hall of Fame . Hathaway was the uncle of former major league pitcher Dave Burba . At the time of his death in February 2015, he had been the second oldest former major league player still alive. Ironically
102-574: A capacity of 6,00 and field dimensions of (Left, Center, Right): 320-380-320. Called simply "Municipal Stadium" in the Dodgers era. In 1948, a box seat ticket price was $ 1.10, the grandstand $ 0.75 and the bleachers were $ 0.50. The facility was named for Nelson T. Gant who was the former owner of the property before donating it. Constructed in 1939, "Gant Stadium" is still in use today, with renovations done in 2021. Located on West Main Street, in 2021 Gant Stadium and
136-548: A minor league affiliate of the Brooklyn Dodgers and won their fourth consecutive championship in the newly named league. The Dodgers won the 1948 Ohio–Indiana League pennant, finishing the regular season in first place. The Dodgers ended the regular season record of 82–57, playing under managers Ray Hathaway and Pat McLaughlin , finishing just 0.5 game ahead of the Portsmouth A's (82-58) in the regular season final standings. In
170-593: A semi-professional team of employees from the Mark Manufacturing Company. The Greys name reportedly derived from the Cleveland Greys of the Ohio National Guard. Reportedly, Olympic champion, major league and NFL player Jim Thorpe played for a semi-pro Grays team in 1925. In 1933 the Zanesville "Greys" resumed minor league play, becoming members of the Class C level Middle Atlantic League, as
204-630: The Boston Bees in 1937, before Zanesville folded for three seasons. In 1941 and 1942, the Zanesville Cubs resumed Middle Atlantic League play, becoming a minor league affiliate of the Chicago Cubs . The Greys hosted minor league home games exclusively Mark Greys Athletic Park, before the Cubs moved home games to newly constructed Gant Park Municipal Stadium in 1941. From 1993 to 1996, the "Greys" nickname
238-556: The Pittsburgh Crawfords , the defending champions of the Negro National League . The Crawfords won both games of the doubleheader by scores of 14-4 and 7-0. Baseball Hall of Fame members Josh Gibson , Oscar Charleston and Judy Johnson hit home runs and Satchel Page pitched the second game. Paige pitched a 7-inning no-hitter in the game, held at Mark Park. Continuing play in the eight-team Middle Atlantic League,
272-545: The Richmond Roses in four games and advanced. In the finals, the Dodgers defeated the Springfield Giants four games to two to win their second consecutive league title. Maynard DeWitt of Zanesville won the league batting title, hitting .351. Continuing play in the final of the Ohio State League, the Dodgers won the pennant and their third consecutive championship. With Clay Bryant continuing as manager, Zanesville ended
306-523: The 1933 Middle Atlantic League championship. The Greys ended the Middle Atlantic League regular season with a record of 76–59, finishing 3.0 games behind the first place Wheeling Stogies, as Johnny Walker and Buzz Wetzel served as manages. Zanesville and Wheeling met in the two-team playoff, with Zanesville winning the title in beating the Stogies 4 games to 1. Pitcher Al Milnar of Zanesville led
340-413: The 1936 Greys won the league pennant and their third league championship in their final season as a Cleveland Indians affiliate. With Earl Wolgamot continuing as manager, Zanesville ended the 1936 regular season with a record of 81–48, finishing 10.0 games ahead of the second place Charleston Senators . In the split season, Zanesville had won the first half season and tied with Dayton in the second half. In
374-479: The 1945 Ohio State League. With a record of 74–66, Zanesville placed second in the six–team league regular season, playing the season under managers Jack Knight , Ray Hayworth , Eric McNair , Maurice Mikesell and Clay Bryant . The Dodgers and finishing 15.5 games behind the first place Middletown Rockets . In the playoffs, Zanesville defeated the Lima Red Birds four games to two in the first round. Zanesville won
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#1732906295039408-500: The 1947 regular season with a record of 89–50, finishing 10.0 games ahead of the second place Marion Cubs . In the first round of the playoffs, the Dodgers defeated the Springfield Giants four games to two. In the Finals, Zanesville won the championship in defeating Marion four games to two. Zanesville drew 102,000 fans for the season. Zanesville pitcher Clayton Lambert led the Ohio State League with both 23 wins and 232 strikeouts. In 1948,
442-595: The 1949 season with a new affiliate. The franchise became a minor league affiliate of the Cleveland Indians and began play as the Zanesville Indians , missing the playoffs, as Pat McLaughlin continued as the Zanesville manager. The Zanesville Indians folded following a last place finish in the 1950 season. and the league folded following the 1951 season. The Zanesville Dodgers teams hosted home minor league home games at Gant Park Municipal Stadium. The ballpark had
476-458: The Dodgers became members of the six–team Class D level Ohio State League , which resumed play following World War II . The Lima Red Birds , Marion Diggers , Middletown Red Sox , Newark Moundsmen , Richmond Roses and Springfield Giants joined Zanesville in beginning league play on May 2, 1944. The Zanesville "Dodgers" were a minor league affiliate of the Brooklyn Dodgers , adopting
510-507: The Ohio State League expanded beyond the state of Ohio and changed names to become the Class D level Ohio–Indiana League . The Muncie Reds were the new Indiana based franchise, joined in league play the Marion Cubs, Newark Yankees , Portsmouth A's , Richmond Roses , Springfield Giants and Zanesville Dodgers teams in beginning league play on May 2, 1948. The 1948 Zanesville Dodgers continued as
544-534: The Zanesville franchise returning to the league after a three-season absence. With the franchise becoming an affiliate of the Chicago Cubs , Zanesville adopted the "Cubs" nickname. The Cubs were joined in league play by the Akron Yankees , Portsmouth A's , Canton Terriers , Charleston Senators, Erie Sailors, Dayton Ducks, Springfield Cardinals and Youngstown Browns teams in beginning league play on May 1, 1941. The 1941 Zanesville Cubs finished in last place in
578-425: The championship in defeating Middleton three games to two. The Dodgers defended their league championship as the 1946 Ohio State League expanded from six teams to eight teams. The Dodgers ended the regular season with a record of 78–60 to place second in the Ohio State League regular season, finishing 3.5 games behind the first place Springfield Giants. Clay Bryant returned as manager. In the playoffs, Zanesville swept
612-633: The eight-team Middle Atlantic League. The Cubs ended the regular season with record of 43–73, playing under manager Jack Warner . Zanesville finished 29.5 games behind the first place Akron Yankees in the regular season final standings. Zanesville did not qualify for the playoffs, won by the Erie Sailors. In their final season, the 1942 Zanesville Cubs finished in last place in the six-team Middle Atlantic League. The Cubs ended their final regular season with record of 46–84, playing under manager returning Jack Warner. Zanesville finished 31.0 games behind of
646-454: The first place Charleston Senators in the regular season final standings. Zanesville did not qualify for the four-team playoffs, again won by the Erie Sailors. The Middle Atlantic League did not return to play in 1943 as a result of World War II . The league returned to play in 1945. After a one season hiatus during World War II , Zanesville resumed minor league baseball play in 1944 in a new league. The Zanesville Dodgers became members of
680-493: The league expanded from six teams to eight teams, adding Zanesville and Dayton to the league as the expansion teams. Zanesville was a minor league affiliate of the Cleveland Indians , beginning a four year partnership. The Beckley Black Knights , Charleston Senators , Dayton Ducks , Huntington Boosters , Johnstown Johnnies , Springfield Chicks and Wheeling Stogies teams joined Zanesville in beginning league play on May 4, 1933. In their first season of play Zanesville won
714-417: The league with 194 strikeouts. The Greys won consecutive league championships, by winning the title in the 1934 Middle State League, while also capturing the league pennant. With a record of 72–51, Zanesville placed first in the eight–team league regular season, playing the season under managers Bert Grimm, Harry Lane and Earl Wolgamot . The Grays finished 2.0 games ahead of the second place Dayton Ducks. In
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#1732906295039748-403: The location of today's War Veteran's Park. Later, the 1941 Zanesville Cubs began play at Gant Park Municipal Stadium, which was called "Municipal Stadium" in the era. The Zanesville Dodgers continued play at the ballpark. Located on West Main Street, Gant Stadium is still in use today and received a State Historic Designation in 2021. The stadium was originally constructed in 1939. The facility
782-498: The only man he was behind in this distinction, Mike Sandlock , was a teammate and played in Hathaway's first major league game, and Hathaway's only career start batting 8th just ahead of Hathaway in that game. This means Ray was never the oldest living player from his major league debut, or even the oldest living player to bat in the same inning as he had batted. (Sandlock batted before him in both of Ray's major league at bats.) His nephew
816-448: The playoff, Zanesville defeated Dayton in a full seven game series. The Greys won the league pennant in 1935, finishing the regular season with the league's best record. However, with the league adopting a split season schedule, Zanesville did not qualify for the league playoff, Greys did not win either half. Zanesville had an overall record of 70–54 to place first in the Middle Atlantic League regular season, finishing 1.0 games ahead of
850-575: The playoff, the Grays defeated the Dayton two games to one to win the championship. Zanesville pitcher Tommy Reis led the league with both 21 wins and a 21-9 record. Jeff Heath had 187 RBI to lead the league, while teammate Oscar Grimes scored 150 runs. In 1937, the Greys finished in last place in the Middle Atlantic League, as the franchise became a minor league affiliate of the Boston Bees . Zanesville finished
884-522: The playoffs, Zanesville swept the Springfield Giants in four games in their first round series. The Dodgers won their fourth championship with a win in the Finals in six games over the Muncie Reds. Their victory was the final one for the Dodgers' teams in Zanesville. Player/manager Ray Hathaway led the Ohio-Indiana League pitchers with a 23-7 record. Zanesville continued Ohio–Indiana League play in
918-474: The regular season with a record of 33-88, playing the season under manager Possum Whitted . Zanesville finished 45.0 games behind the first place Canton Terriers in the final regular season standings. The Zanesville franchise did not return to play in the 1938 Middle Atlantic League, replaced by the Erie Sailors in league play. In 1941, the Middle Atlantic League expanded from six teams to eight teams with
952-475: The second place Dayton Ducks. Earl Wolgamot again managed Zanesville. In the playoff, Dayton defeated Huntington for the league title. Jimmy Wasdell of Zanesville won the league batting title, hitting .357. Teammate Milt McIntyre led the league with both 24 home runs and 110 RBI. On Sunday, May 3, 1936, just before the start of the regular season, the Zanesville Grays hosted two exhibition games against
986-477: The site received State Historic Designation, as a historic location. Zanesville Cubs The Zanesville Greys were a minor league baseball team based in Zanesville, Ohio . The Greys played as members of the Class C level Middle Atlantic League from 1933 to 1937, winning league championships in 1933, 1934 and 1936. The Greys were a minor league affiliate of the Cleveland Indians from 1933 to 1936 and
1020-433: The six–team Class D level Ohio State League , which resumed play following World War II . The Zanesville Grays hosted home minor league home games at "Mark Park" or Mark Greys Athletic Park for their duration. The ballpark had field dimensions of (Left, Center, Right): 304-386-265 with a seating capacity of 2,000. The park was located at Putnam Avenue & Ontario Street in Zanesville, Ohio. The location corresponds to
1054-503: The team's nickname. In their first season of play, the Dodgers placed fifth in the Ohio State League standings. Zanesville ended the Ohio State League season with a record of 58–71, finishing 17.5 games behind the first place Springfield Giants, as Jack Knight served as manager. Zanesville did not qualify for the four-team playoffs, won by the Middletown Red Sox. The Dodgers won their first of four consecutive league championships in
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1088-623: Was born in Greenville, Ohio in October 1916. He was one of many ballplayers who only appeared in the major leagues during World War II. He made his major league debut on April 20, 1945 in relief against the New York Giants at the Polo Grounds . In his one major league start, the Dodgers lost to the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field , 5–3, on May 28, 1945. Season and career totals for 4 games include
1122-426: Was named for Nelson T. Gant who was the former owner of the property before donating it. Ray Hathaway Ray Wilson Hathaway (October 13, 1916 – February 11, 2015) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher who appeared in four games for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1945. The 28-year-old rookie right-hander stood 6 feet 0 inches (1.83 m) and weighed 165 pounds (75 kg). Hathaway
1156-501: Was revived by the Zanesville franchise of the independent Frontier League . After minor league baseball in Zanesville began with the 1887 Zanesville Kickapoos, who played the season as charter members of the Ohio State League , the 1933 Zanesville Grays were immediately preceded in minor league play by the 1913 Zanesville Flood Sufferers of the Class B level Interstate League . The "Greys" nickname originated in 1918 with
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