# Madison Greys

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The **Madison Greys** were a [minor league baseball](/source/Minor_league_baseball) team based in [Madison, South Dakota](/source/Madison,_South_Dakota). In 1920 and 1921, the Greys played as members of the 1920 [Class D](/source/Class_D_(baseball)) level [South Dakota League](/source/South_Dakota_League) in 1920 and its successor, the 1921 [Dakota League](/source/Dakota_League), while hosting home games at Baughman Park.

## History

In 1920, Madison, South Dakota first hosted [minor league baseball](/source/Minor_league_baseball) when the "Madison Greys" began play as charter members of the [Class D](/source/Class_D_(baseball)) level [South Dakota League](/source/South_Dakota_League).[1] In the eight–team league, the charter franchises joining Madison were the [Aberdeen Boosters](/source/Aberdeen_Boosters), [Huron Packers](/source/Huron_Packers), [Miller Climbers](/source/Miller_Climbers), [Mitchell Kernels](/source/Mitchell_Kernels), [Redfield Reds](/source/Redfield_Reds), [Sioux Falls Soos](/source/Sioux_Falls_Soos) and [Wessington Springs Saints](/source/Wessington_Springs_Saints).[2][3][4][5]

In their first season of play, the Madison Greys finished in sixth place in the South Dakota League as the league folded during the season.[6] Madison ended the 1920 season with a record of 42–50, playing under managers Ralph Works and [Dave Altizer](/source/Dave_Altizer). The South Dakota league disbanded on July 17, 1920. The Saints finished 16.5 games behind the first place [Mitchell Kernels](/source/Mitchell_Kernels) in the final standings.[1][7][8]

In 1921, Madison continued play as the league changed names to the **Dakota League**, reforming after adding the [Wahpeton-Breckenridge Twins](/source/Wahpeton-Breckenridge_Twins), based in [North Dakota](/source/North_Dakota) and [Minnesota](/source/Minnesota). Madison finished in fifth place in the standings. The Dakota league remained an eight–team Class D level league, with 13–player rosters. Joining the Madison Greys as 1921 league members were the Aberdeen Grays, Huron Packers, Mitchell Kernels, Redfield Red Sox, [Sioux Falls Soos](/source/Sioux_Falls_Soos), Wahpeton-Breckenridge Twins and [Watertown Cubs](/source/Watertown_Cubs). The Mitchell Kernels won their second consecutive league championship, with Madison finishing 18.5 games behind. The Greys finished with a 45–50 record under returning manager Dave Altizer.[9][10][11][1][12]

The Madison franchise did not return to play in the 1922 Dakota League.[13] Madison has not hosted another minor league team.[14]

## The ballpark

The Madison Greys teams hosted their 1920 and 1921 minor league home games at **Baughman Park**.[15] Today, Baughman Park is still in use as a public park, located at 1010 Northeast 1st Street in Madison, South Dakota.[16]

## Timeline

Year(s) Yrs. Team Level League Ballpark 1920 1 Madison Greys Class D South Dakota League Baughman Park 1921 1 Dakota League

## Year–by–year records

Year Record Finish Manager Playoffs/Notes 1920 42–50 6th Ralph Works / Dave Altizer League disbanded July 17 1921 45–50 5th Dave Altizer No playoffs held

## Notable alumni

- [Dave Altizer](/source/Dave_Altizer) (1920–1921, MGR)
- [Nick Cullop](/source/Nick_Cullop_(outfielder)) (1920)
- [George Pipgras](/source/George_Pipgras) (1921)

## See also

Madison Greys players

## References

1. Johnson, Lloyd & Wolff, Miles (eds.) (2007). *The Encyclopedia of Minor League Baseball*. Third ed. [Baseball America](/source/Baseball_America). ISBN 978-1932391176.

1. ["South Dakota League (D) Encyclopedia and History"](https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/league.cgi?code=SDAK&class=D). *Baseball-Reference.com*

1. Reichard, Kevin (November 5, 2008). ["South Dakota League / Dakota League"](https://ballparkdigest.com/20081105997/minor-league-baseball/news/south-dakota-league-dakota-league)

1. Lee.zion@capjournal.com, Lee Zion. ["Dakota Life: America's pastime goes way back, way back in South Dakota"](https://www.capjournal.com/news/dakota-life-america-s-pastime-goes-way-back-way-back-in-south-dakota/article_34a262b8-1e3f-11e6-a4d9-57538b0b8f9a.html). *Capital Journal*

1. Lalire, Gregory (March 31, 2011). ["Baseball in the West"](https://www.historynet.com/baseball-in-the-west-2.htm). *HistoryNet*

1. ["1920 Madison Grays minor league baseball Roster on StatsCrew.com"](https://www.statscrew.com/minorbaseball/roster/t-mg12749/y-1920). *www.statscrew.com*

1. ["1920 South Dakota League (SDL) Standings on StatsCrew.com"](https://www.statscrew.com/minorbaseball/standings/l-DAKL/y-1920). *www.statscrew.com*

1. ["1920 Madison Greys Statistics"](https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/team.cgi). *Baseball-Reference.com*

1. ["1921 Dakota League (DL) Standings on StatsCrew.com"](https://www.statscrew.com/minorbaseball/standings/l-DAKL/y-1921). *www.statscrew.com*

1. ["North Dakota Baseball History"](http://ndbaseball.weebly.com/). *North Dakota Baseball History*

1. ["1921 Dakota League (DL) on StatsCrew.com"](https://www.statscrew.com/minorbaseball/l-DAKL/y-1921). *www.statscrew.com*

1. ["1921 Madison Greys Statistics"](https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/team.cgi). *Baseball-Reference.com*

1. ["1922 Dakota League"](https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/league.cgi?id=bf2f23b2). *Baseball-Reference.com*

1. ["Madison, South Dakota Encyclopedia"](https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/team.cgi). *Baseball-Reference.com*

1. ["Baughman Park in Madison, SD minor league baseball history and teams on StatsCrew.com"](https://www.statscrew.com/venues/v-1556). *www.statscrew.com*

1. Madison, City of. ["City Parks | City of Madison, SD"](https://www.cityofmadisonsd.com/departments/streets-parks-solid-waste-recycling/parks). *City of Madison*

## External links

- [Madison - Baseball Reference](https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/team.cgi?city=Madison&state=SD&country=US)

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