Shelby Colonels
Franchise History
(1940-1963)
Most wins in a season: 51 in 1961
Most losses in a season: 74 in 1963
Shelby Colonels All-Time Batting and Pitching Leaders
The Shelby Colonels, a minor league baseball team, played in the Tar Heel League, Western Carolina League and Western Carolinas League between 1940 and 1963.
| Year | Team | League | W | L | Attend | Avg. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | Shelby Colonels | Tar Heel League | 16 | 54 | Roster | Stats | ||
| 1960 | Shelby Colonels | Western Carolina League | 42 | 53 | Roster | Stats | 14,103 | 297 |
| 1961 | Shelby Colonels | Western Carolina League | 51 | 55 | Roster | Stats | 11,587 | 219 |
| 1962 | Shelby Colonels | Western Carolina League | 40 | 59 | Roster | Stats | 14,743 | 298 |
| 1963 | Shelby Colonels | Western Carolinas League | 48 | 74 | Roster | Stats | 34,324 | 563 |
Average attendance is based upon the number of actual home dates where known (most leagues from 1992 and later). Where the number of home dates is not known, the average is calculated using half the team's total games.
