Colonial League (baseball)

The Colonial League was a professional independent baseball league that operated for a single season in 1947. It consisted of six teams located in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The league was intended to provide a lower-cost alternative to established minor leagues and give opportunities to players returning from service in World War II.

The teams in the Colonial League were:

• Allentown Cardinals
• Easton Yankees
• Hazleton Mountaineers
• Lancaster Roses
• Pottsville Packers
• Trenton Packers

The league faced significant financial difficulties throughout its short existence. Poor attendance and difficulties in securing adequate financial backing led to the Colonial League folding before the end of its inaugural season. There is limited detailed information readily available regarding standings, statistics, and the overall quality of play within the Colonial League, reflecting its brief and relatively obscure history. The Lancaster Roses were generally considered the strongest team before the league disbanded. The league's failure underscored the challenges faced by independent baseball leagues in competing with established organizations.