For the better part of four decades Bloomington fielded a team in the well-regarded Illinois-Indiana-Iowa League. In 1913, the Bloomers finished a disappointing seventh in the eight-team league. The Quincy Gems and Dubuque Dubs finished first and second respectively.
The Bloomington Bloomers pose for a team photograph at Fans Field during their 1919 pennant-winning Three-I League season.
