| Classification | Independent (1886) Class D (1903) Class C (1904–1907) |
|---|---|
| Sport | Minor League Baseball |
| First season | 1886 |
| Ceased | June 18, 1907 |
| President | Henry B. Lawson (1886) Henry D. Ramsey (1903) C.S. Harvey (1903–1907) |
| No. of teams | 13 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Most titles | 3 Poughkeepsie/Poughkeepsie Colts |
| Related competitions | New York State League |
The Hudson River League was formed in 1903 as a class D minor baseball league after playing one season in 1886. Upgraded to Class C the next season, it continued through 1907 before collapsing. There were twelve cities that represented the league during the five-year run; eleven came from New York State and one each at various points from New Jersey and Massachusetts. The Poughkeepsie Colts became the only team to win more than one league title, taking home the league crown in 1886, 1904 and 1907. The "HR" league disbanded June 18, 1907 and did not attempt a comeback the next season.