The 1973 International League was a Class AAA baseball season played between April 16 and September 13. Eight teams played a 146-game schedule, with the top two teams in each division qualifying for the post-season.
The Pawtucket Red Sox won the Governors' Cup, defeating the Charleston Charlies in the final round of the playoffs.
Team changes
- The Louisville Colonels relocated to Pawtucket, Rhode Island and were renamed the Pawtucket Red Sox. The club remained affiliated with the Boston Red Sox.
- The league realigned from one eight-team division to two four-team divisions, the American and National. American League affiliates played in the American Division and National League affiliates played in the National Division.
Teams
Map of teams
Regular season
Summary
- The Charleston Charlies finished with the best record in the league for the first time in franchise history.
- The regular season schedule changed from 144-games to 146-games.
Standings
League Leaders
Batting leaders
Pitching leaders
Playoffs
- The Pawtucket Red Sox won their first Governors' Cup in their first season following their relocation, defeating the Charleston Charlies in five games.
- The semi-finals were expanded from a best-of-three series to a best-of-five series.
Playoff bracket
Awards
See also
- 1973 Major League Baseball season
References
External links
- Minor League Baseball official website
