1901 was the first season of American League play, so interesting to see what the MLB team names were when it first began to assume its modern two-league structure. Some intriguing team names, especially in the NL — would you have been a Brooklyn Superbas (?), Boston Beaneaters, or Chicago Orphans fan?:
1901 American LeagueTeam Standings | ||||
| Team | Roster | W | L | WP | GB |
| Chicago White Sox | 83 | 53 | .610 | 0 |
| Boston Americans | 79 | 57 | .581 | 4 |
| Detroit Tigers | 74 | 61 | .548 | 8½ |
| Philadelphia Athletics | 74 | 62 | .544 | 9 |
| Baltimore Orioles | 68 | 65 | .511 | 13½ |
| Washington Senators | 61 | 72 | .459 | 20½ |
| Cleveland Blues | 54 | 82 | .397 | 29 |
| Milwaukee Brewers | 48 | 89 | .350 | 35½ |
| Team | Roster | W | L | WP |
1901 National LeagueTeam Standings | ||||
| Team | Roster | W | L | WP | GB |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | 90 | 49 | .647 | 0 |
| Philadelphia Phillies | 83 | 57 | .593 | 7½ |
| Brooklyn Superbas | 79 | 57 | .581 | 9½ |
| St. Louis Cardinals | 76 | 64 | .543 | 14½ |
| Boston Beaneaters | 69 | 69 | .500 | 20½ |
| Chicago Orphans | 53 | 86 | .381 | 37 |
| New York Giants | 52 | 85 | .380 | 37 |
| Cincinnati Reds | 52 | 87 | .374 | 38 |
