The 1997 International League season took place from April to September 1997. The Rochester Red Wings defeated the Columbus Clippers to win the league championship. Attendance Charlotte Knights - 322,618 Columbus Clippers - 515,779 Norfolk Tides - 507,328 Ottawa Lynx - 266,568 Pawtucket Red Sox - 480,874 Richmond Braves - 512,727 Rochester Red Wings - 540,842 Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Red Barons - 441,413 Syracuse Chiefs - 400,804 Toledo Mud Hens - 325,532 Standings Playoffs Division Series The Rochester Red Wings won the East Division Finals over the Pawtucket Red Sox, 3 games to 1. The Columbus Clippers won the West Division Finals over the Charlotte Knights, 3 games to 1. Championship series The Rochester Red Wings won the Governors' Cup Finals over the Columbus Clippers, 3 games to 2. References External links International League official website International League season International League seasons