| 1897 Chicago Colts | |
|---|---|
| League | National League |
| Ballpark | West Side Park |
| City | Chicago |
| Managers | Cap Anson |
The 1897 Chicago Colts season was the 26th season of the Chicago Colts franchise, the 22nd in the National League and the fifth at West Side Park. The Colts finished ninth in the National League with a record of 59–73.
While on the surface the season seemed to be uneventful, on June 29, the Colts beat the Louisville Colonels 36–7, the most runs ever scored by a team in a single game.