List of defunct Pennsylvania sports teams
This is a list of former sports teams from the US state of Pennsylvania:
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Australian rules football
American leagues
United States Australian Football League
- Lehigh Valley Crocs
- Pittsburgh Wallabies
Baseball
Major baseball leagues
American Association (1882–1891)
- Philadelphia Athletics (1882–1891)
- Pittsburgh Alleghenys (1882–1886) (Now the Pittsburgh Pirates of the National League)
Federal League (1913–1915)
- Pittsburgh Rebels (1913–1915)
National Association of Base Ball Players (1861–1870)
- Athletic of Philadelphia
National Association of Professional Base Ball Players (1871–1875)
- Philadelphia Athletics (1871–1875)
- Philadelphia White Stockings (1873–1875) (also sometimes called "Pearls" or "Phillies")
- Philadelphia Centennials (1875)
Negro leagues (1885–1951)
- Harrisburg Giants (1924–1929)
- Hilldale Daisies (1910–1932)
- Philadelphia Giants
- Philadelphia Pythians
- Philadelphia Stars (1934–1948)
- Philadelphia Tigers (1928)
- Homestead Grays (1929–1948)
- Pittsburgh Crawfords (1931–1938)
- Pittsburgh Keystones
Players' League (1890)
- Philadelphia Quakers/Athletics (PL/AA) (1890)
- Pittsburgh Burghers (1890)
Union Association (1884)
- Altoona Mountain Citys (1884)
- Philadelphia Keystones (1884)
- Pittsburgh Stogies (1884)
Minor League Baseball
Atlantic League of Professional Baseball
- Lehigh Valley Black Diamonds (2000–2001)
- Pennsylvania Road Warriors (2002–2004)
Eastern League (1923–current)
- Allentown Brooks (1935–1936)
- Allentown Cardinals (1935–1936)
- Allentown Chiefs (1957)
- Allentown Red Sox (1935–1936)
- Johnstown Johnnies (1955–1956)
- Johnstown Red Sox (1961)
- Lancaster Red Roses (1896–1961)
- Philadelphia Phillies (minor league) (1892)
- Reading Brooks (1935–1936)
- Reading Indians (1952–1957) (Now Reading Phillies)
- Reading Red Sox (1933–1965) (Now Pittsfield Red Sox)
- Scranton Red Sox
- Wilkes-Barre Barons (1933–1972)
- Wilkes-Barre Indians
- Williamsport A's
- Williamsport Bills (1987–1991)
- Williamsport Grays (1924–1962)
- Williamsport Mets (1964–1967)
- Williamsport Tigers
- Williamsport Tomahawks
- York Pirates (1884–1969)
- York White Roses (1884–1969)
Frontier League (1993–current)
- Erie Sailors (1994) (became Johnstown Steal)
- Johnstown Johnnies (1995–1997) (renamed Johnstown Johnnies)
- Johnstown Johnnies (1998–2002) (now Florence Y'alls)
International League (1885–)
- Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Red Barons (1998–2006) (renamed Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees from 2007-2012)(Now Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, renamed in 2013)
New York–Penn League (1939–)
- Erie Cardinals
- Erie Orioles (ended 1990) (changed name to "Sailors")
- Erie Sailors (1990–1992)
- Erie Tigers
- Williamsport Astros (1971–1972)
- Williamsport Red Sox (1971–1972)
Heartland League
- Altoona Rail Kings (1997)
North Atlantic League
- Altoona Rail Kings (1996)
Northern League
- Allentown Ambassadors (1997–2003)
Basketball
Major basketball leagues
National Basketball Association (NBA)
- Philadelphia Warriors (1946–1962) now the Golden State Warriors
- Pittsburgh Ironmen (1946–1947)
Minor basketball leagues
American Basketball Association (1967–1976)
- Pennsylvania Pit Bulls (2004–2005)
- Pittsburgh Condors (1970–1972)
- Pittsburgh Hardhats (2004)
- Pittsburgh Pipers (1967–1968)
American Basketball League
- Scranton Miners (1950?–1996)
Continental Basketball Association
- Pittsburgh Piranhas (1994–1995)
- Pittsburgh Xplosion (2005–2008)
- Wilkes-Barre Barons (1914–1978)
National Alliance of Basketball Leagues(1938–)
- Philadelphia Tapers (1962–1963)
United States Basketball League
Women's Basketball League
- Philadelphia Fox 1979 (folded mid-season)
Football
Major football leagues
Early athletic clubs
- Allegheny Athletic Association
- Duquesne Country and Athletic Club
- Franklin Athletic Club
- Greensburg Athletic Association
- Homestead Library & Athletic Club
- Jeanette Athletic Association
- Latrobe Athletic Association
- McKeesport Olympics
- Oil City Athletic Club
- Pittsburgh Athletic Club (football)
American Association (football)
American Football League (1926)
- Philadelphia Quakers (1926)
American Football League (1936)
Anthracite League
- Coaldale Big Green
- Gilberton Cadamounts
- Shenandoah Yellow Jackets
- Wilkes-Barre Barons (football)
Eastern League of Professional Football
National Football League
- Dallas Texans (NFL) (1951–1952) (Traveling team based in Hershey, Pennsylvania)
- Frankford Yellow Jackets (1924–1928)
- Pottsville Maroons (1925–1928)
World War II merger teams
Mid Continental Football League
- Erie Hawks
National Football League (1902)
- Philadelphia Athletics (NFL)
- Philadelphia Phillies (NFL)
- Pittsburgh Stars
United States Football League
- Philadelphia Stars (1983–1985)
- Pittsburgh Maulers (1984)
World Football League
- Philadelphia Bell (1974–1975)
Pennsylvania Professional Football League (1946–1949 )[1][2]
- Eastern Division
- Western Division
Anthracite Professional Football League (1949)[5]
Arena/indoor football
Arena Football League
- Pittsburgh Gladiators (1987–1990) (now the Tampa Bay Storm)
American Indoor Football Association
- Johnstown Riverhawks (2005–2007)
- Erie Freeze (2005–2007)
Continental Football League
- Philadelphia Bulldogs 1965–1966
Indoor Football League
- Erie Invaders (2000)
National Indoor Football League
- Johnstown J Dogs (2000–2001)
Hockey
Major hockey associations
National Hockey League
- Pittsburgh Pirates (NHL) (1925–1930)
- Philadelphia Quakers (NHL) (1930–1931)
World Hockey Association
- Philadelphia Blazers (1972–1973)
Western Pennsylvania Hockey League
- Duquesne Athletic Club (1908–1909)
- Duquesne Country and Athletic Club (1895–1901)
- Pittsburgh Athletic Club (1895–1904, 1907–1909)
- Pittsburgh Bankers (1899–1904, 1907–1909)
- Pittsburgh Keystones (1900–1904)
- Pittsburgh Lyceum (1907–1908)
- Pittsburgh Pirates (1907–1908)
- Pittsburgh Victorias (1902–1904)
Minor leagues
American Hockey League
- Erie Blades (1975–1982)
- Philadelphia Firebirds (1974–1979)
- Philadelphia Arrows (1927–1935) (Became Philadelphia Ramblers)
- Philadelphia Ramblers (1935–1941)
- Philadelphia Rockets (1941–1942)
- Philadelphia Phantoms (1996–2009)
- Pittsburgh Hornets (1936–1956, 1961–1967)
East Coast Hockey League/ECHL
- Erie Panthers (1988–1996)
- Johnstown Chiefs (1988–2010)
Eastern Hockey League
- Erie Blades (1979–1981)
- Hershey B'ars/Hershey Bears (1933–1938)
- Hershey Cubs (1938–1939)
- Johnstown Bluebirds (1941–1942)
- Johnstown Jets (1950–1977)
- Johnstown Red Wings (1979–1980)
- Philadelphia Falcons (1942–1946; 1951–1952)
- Philadelphia Ramblers (1955–1964)
International Hockey League (1929–1936)
- Pittsburgh Shamrocks (1935–1936)
- Pittsburgh Yellow Jackets (1915–1925, 1930–1932)
Mid-Atlantic Hockey League
- Mon Valley Thunder (2007–2008)
- Valley Forge Freedom (2007–2008)
North American Hockey League
- Keystone Ice Miners (2014–2015)
- Pittsburgh Forge (2001–2004)
Roller Hockey International
- Philadelphia Bulldogs (1994–1996)
- Pittsburgh Phantoms (1994)
Lacrosse
Major American leagues
National Lacrosse League
- Pittsburgh Bulls (1990–1993)
- Pittsburgh CrosseFire (2000)
- Philadelphia Wings (1974–1975)
- Philadelphia Wings (1987–2014)
Soccer
Major leagues
North American Soccer League
- Philadelphia Atoms (1973–1976)
- Philadelphia Fury (1978–1980)
Minor leagues
Continental Soccer League
American Soccer League
- Pennsylvania Stoners 1979–1983
Major Indoor Soccer League
- Pittsburgh Spirit (1978–1980)
- Philadelphia Fever (1978–1980)
National Professional Soccer League
- Pittsburgh Phantoms (1967)
- Philadelphia Spartans 1967
United Soccer Leagues Second Division
- Philadelphia Freedom (1994–1997)
USL Championship
- Penn FC (2003–2018; known as Harrisburg City Islanders before the 2018 season)
Women's United Soccer Association
- Philadelphia Charge 2002–2003
Women's Professional Soccer
- Philadelphia Independence 2010–2011
Softball
Men's Professional Softball
APSPL, NASL, UPSL
- Pittsburgh Champions (1980, NASL)
- Pittsburgh Hardhats (1977-1982, APSPL, USPL)
- Philadelphia Athletics (1977-1980, APSPL)
References
- ^ "Clipping from The Evening Sun - Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2018-07-22.
- ^ "Pennsylvania Professional Football Leauge [sic] - Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2018-07-22.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Clipping from Harrisburg Telegraph - Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2018-07-22.
- ^ a b c d e f "Clipping from Shamokin News-Dispatch - Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2018-07-22.
- ^ "Clipping from Shamokin News-Dispatch - Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2018-07-22.
- ^ a b c d "Clipping from Shamokin News-Dispatch - Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2018-07-22.
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Defunct sports teams based in Pennsylvania
- Major leagues
- American League
- Philadelphia Athletics
- American Association
- Philadelphia Athletics
- Federal League
- Pittsburgh Rebels
- NABBP
- Athletic of Philadelphia
- National Association of Professional Base Ball Players
- Philadelphia White Stockings
- Philadelphia Centennials
- Negro leagues
- Harrisburg Giants
- Hilldale Daisies
- Homestead Grays
- Philadelphia Giants
- Philadelphia Pythians
- Philadelphia Stars
- Philadelphia Tigers
- Pittsburgh Crawfords
- Pittsburgh Keystones
- Players' League
- Philadelphia Quakers
- Pittsburgh Burghers
- Union Association
- Altoona Mountain Citys
- Philadelphia Keystones
- Pittsburgh Stogies
- Minor Leagues
- Atlantic League
- Lehigh Valley Black Diamonds
- Pennsylvania Road Warriors
- Blue Ridge League
- Chambersburg Maroons
- Chambersburg Young Yanks
- Gettysburg Patriots
- Gettysburg Ponies
- Hanover Hornets
- Hanover Raiders
- Waynesboro Villagers
- Waynesboro Red Birds
- Eastern League
- Allentown Brooks
- Allentown Cardinals
- Allentown Chiefs
- Allentown Red Sox
- Hazleton Red Sox
- Johnstown Johnnies
- Johnstown Red Sox
- Lancaster Red Roses
- Reading Brooks
- Reading Red Sox
- Scranton Miners
- Scranton Red Sox
- Wilkes-Barre Indians
- York Pirates
- York White Roses
- Interstate League
- Reading Chicks
- Sunbury Senators
- Sunbury Indians
- Sunbury Yankees
- Sunbury Reds
- Sunbury A's
- York Bees
- International Association for Professional Base Ball Players
- Pittsburgh Allegheny
- New York–Penn League
- Bradford Blue Wings
- Erie Cardinals
- Erie Orioles
- Erie Sailors
- Erie Tigers
- Williamsport Astros
- Williamsport Red Sox
- Northern League
- Allentown Ambassadors
- NBA
- Philadelphia Warriors
- ABA
- Pittsburgh Pipers
- Pittsburgh Condors
- ABL
- Pittsburgh Rens
- ABA (est. 2000)
- Pittsburgh Phantoms
- BAA
- Pittsburgh Ironmen
- CBA
- Allentown Jets
- Lancaster Red Roses
- Pittsburgh Piranhas
- Pittsburgh Xplosion
- Scranton Miners
- Wilkes-Barre Barons
- NABL
- Philadelphia Tapers
- USBL
- Northeast Pennsylvania Breakers
- Philadelphia Aces
- Philadelphia Spirit
- Pennsylvania ValleyDawgs
- NFL
- Frankford Yellow Jackets
- Pennsylvania Keystoners
- Pottsville Maroons
- NFL World War II Mergers
- Phil-Pitt "Steagles" (1943)
- Chicago-Pittsburgh "Card-Pitt" (1944)
- AFL (1926)
- Philadelphia Quakers
- AFL (1936)
- Pittsburgh Americans
- USFL
- Philadelphia Stars
- Pittsburgh Maulers
- World Football League
- Philadelphia Bell
- NFL (1902)
- Philadelphia Athletics
- Philadelphia Phillies
- Pittsburgh Stars
- AA
- Bethlehem Bulldogs
- Wilkes-Barre Bullets
- Erie Vets
- AL
- Coaldale Big Green
- Gilberton Cadamounts
- Shenandoah Yellow Jackets
- Wilkes-Barre Barons
- ELPF
- Bethlehem Bears
- All-Lancaster Red Roses
- Mount Carmel Wolverines
- Shenandoah Red Jackets
- EPFL
- Hazleton Redskins
- Reading/Shenandoah Rams
- Wilkes-Barre Panthers
- Scranton Miners
- Independents
- Allegheny Athletic Association
- Conshohocken Athletic Club
- Duquesne Country and Athletic Club
- Franklin Athletic Club
- Glassport Odds
- Greensburg Athletic Association
- Holmesburg Athletic Club
- Homestead Library & Athletic Club
- Jeannette Athletic Club
- J.P. Rooneys
- Latrobe Athletic Association
- McKeesport Olympics
- Oil City Athletic Club
- Pitcairn Quakers
- Pittsburgh Athletic Club
- Pittsburgh Lyceum
- Union Club of Phoenixville
- Union Quakers of Philadelphia
- Arena-Indoor Football
- AFL
- Pittsburgh Gladiators
- Pittsburgh Power
- AIFA/AIFL/AIF
- Central Penn Capitals
- Erie Freeze
- Pittsburgh RiverRats / Erie Explosion
- Johnstown Riverhawks
- Harrisburg Stampede
- Philadelphia Yellow Jackets
- Reading Express
- NIFL
- Johnstown J Dogs
- NHL
- Philadelphia Quakers
- Pittsburgh Pirates
- AHL
- Erie Blades
- Philadelphia Firebirds
- Philadelphia Arrows
- Philadelphia Ramblers
- Philadelphia Rockets
- Pittsburgh Hornets
- EHL
- Johnstown Jets
- Johnstown Red Wings
- ECHL
- Erie Panthers
- Johnstown Chiefs
- MAHL
- Mon Valley Thunder
- IHL
- Pittsburgh Shamrocks
- Pittsburgh Yellow Jackets
- IPHL
- Pittsburgh Professionals
- WPHL
- Duquesne Athletic Club
- Duquesne Country and Athletic Club
- Pittsburgh Athletic Club
- Pittsburgh Bankers
- Pittsburgh Keystones
- Pittsburgh Lyceum
- Pittsburgh Pirates
- Pittsburgh Victorias
- NAHL
- Keystone Ice Miners
- Pittsburgh Forge
- RHI
- Philadelphia Bulldogs
- Pittsburgh Phantoms
- USAHA
- Pittsburgh Yellow Jackets
- Fort Pitt Hornets
- USL-2
- Philadelphia Freedom
- MISL
- Philadelphia Fever
- Pittsburgh Spirit
- CSL
- Pittsburgh Stingers
- NPSL
- Philadelphia Spartans
- Pittsburgh Phantoms
- NASL
- Philadelphia Atoms
- Philadelphia Fury
football
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