
The Topeka Golden Giants have been a member of the M.I.N.K. (Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas) League since their inception in 2005.
Founded by Brett Cowdin, the Golden Giants have always strived to be a success on the field and represent the Topeka community with class and professionalism.
The future of the club looks bright, as the Giants look to provide a famiy friendly atmosphere and a minor league type expierence that will be the talk of the town.
Year |
MINK League |
Overall |
Overall with Postseason |
2005 |
11-17 |
15-17 |
17-19 |
2006 |
11-12 |
19-16 |
20-18 |
2007 |
11-19 |
13-20 |
13-22 |
2008 |
15-17 |
15-19 |
15-21 |
2009 |
18-15 |
19-16 |
No Postseason |
History behind the Golden Giants name:
The Topeka Golden Giants played as a Western League team in Topeka during the 1887 season. They won the pennant that year by taking 23 of their final 24 games to finish at 83-24, 15 1/2 games ahead of the Lincoln Tree Planters. Their .775 winning percentage is likely one of the best in minor league history. Walt Goldsby managed the club, which scored 1,354 runs, over 12 per game.
Surprisingly, they did not return the next year.
Source:The Western League by W.C. Madden and Patrick Stewart.
Copyright Topeka Golden Giants, 2009.
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