April 24, 1915. Notable players Some Rebels players had American and National League experience. Pitcher Cy Barger played two seasons with the New York Highlanders (later renamed the New York Yankees) and another three seasons with the Brooklyn Superbas-Dodgers before joining the Rebels. Meanwhile, fellow pitcher Howie Camnitz played for the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1904 until 1913 and was a member of their 1909 World Series team. Catcher Claude Berry had played for the Chicago White Sox in 1904 and the Philadelphia Athletics in 1906-07. First baseman Ed Konetchy, played for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Pirates, before playing for the Rebels. After the team and the league folded in 1915, Konetchy continued his playing career with the Boston Braves, Brooklyn Dodgers and Philadelphia Phillies. See also Pittsburgh Rebels all-time roster 1914 Pittsburgh Rebels season 1915 Pittsburgh Rebels season References External links Federal League teams Baseball teams established in 1914 Baseball teams disestablished in 1915 1914 establishments in Pennsylvania 1915 disestablishments in Pennsylvania Rebels Rebels Defunct Major League Baseball teams Federal League teams Pittsburgh Filipinos Defunct baseball teams in Pennsylvania