Le Mars Blackbirds
| Le Mars Blackbirds | |
|---|---|
| Minor league affiliations | |
| Class | Class D (1902–1903) |
| League | Iowa-South Dakota League (1902–1903) |
| Major league affiliations | |
| Team | None |
| Minor league titles | |
| League titles (1) | 1903 |
| Team data | |
| Name | Le Mars Blackbirds (1902–1903) |
| Ballpark | Unknown (1902–1903) |
The Le Mars Blackbirds were a minor league baseball team based in Le Mars, Iowa. In 1902 and 1903, the Blackbirds played as members of the Class D level Iowa-South Dakota League, capturing the 1903 league championship.
The Le Mars "Blackbirds" nickname was coined after manager Bob Black.
Baseball Hall of Fame member Branch Rickey played for the 1903 Le Mars Blackbirds in his first professional season.