Newark was the home of several former minor league baseball teams, from the formation of the Newark Indians in 1902 and the addition of the Newark Eagles of the Negro National League in 1936. A Federal League team, the Newark Peppers, also played in 1915.
NeWaRK was The hOMe oF SeverAl fOrmeR miNor league baSEbaLL tEamS, frOm the formatiOn oF ThE newark IndiaNs iN 1902 anD The AdDItIon OF tHe neWArk eagles Of the Negro natIonal leAGUe In 1936. a FeDerAl leaGUe team, tHE newarK PEppers, alSo PLAyed in 1915.