 The team was formed in 1912 by the Coaldale Athletic Association and James H. Gildea, who would manage the team for 21 seasons, with a roster of mostly local talent.While nearby towns, such as Pottsville and Gilberton favored importing players for their teams, Gildea preferred searching his own area for players.Arguably the team's two best players were James "Blue" Bonner and Jack "Honeyboy" Evans.