The 1939 International League was a Class AA baseball season played between April 20 and September 10. Eight teams played a 154-game schedule, with the top four teams qualifying for the post-season.
The Rochester Red Wings won the Governors' Cup, defeating the Newark Bears in the final round of the playoffs.
Team changes
- The Buffalo Bisons become an affiliate for the Cleveland Indians.
- The Montreal Royals end their affiliation with the Pittsburgh Pirates and become an affiliate for the Brooklyn Dodgers.
- The Syracuse Chiefs end their affiliation with the Cincinnati Reds.
Teams
Map of teams
Regular season
Summary
- The Jersey City Giants finished with the best record in the regular season for the first time in team history.
- The Newark Bears defeated the Syracuse Chiefs in a tie-breaker game to qualify for the post-season.
Standings
League Leaders
Batting leaders
Pitching leaders
Playoffs
- The Rochester Red Wings won their first Governors' Cup, defeating the Newark Bears in seven games.
Playoff bracket
See also
- 1939 Major League Baseball season
References
External links
- Minor League Baseball official website
