1965 International League season
sports season
The 1965 International League was a Class AAA baseball season played between April 17 and September 14. Eight teams played a 148-game schedule, with the top four teams qualifying for the post-season.
The Toronto Maple Leafs won the Governors' Cup, defeating the Columbus Jets in the final round of the playoffs.
Team changes
The Richmond Virginians relocated to Toledo, Ohio and were renamed the Toledo Mud Hens. The club would remain affiliated with the New York Yankees.
The Atlanta Crackers ended their affiliation with the Minnesota Twins and began a new affiliation with the Milwaukee Braves.
The Toronto Maple Leafs ended their affiliations with the Milwaukee Braves and Washington Senators and began an affiliation with the Boston Red Sox.
Teams
Map of teams
Regular season
Summary
The Columbus Jets finished with the best record in the league for the first time since 1961.
The regular season schedule was shortened from 154-games to 148-games.
Standings
League Leaders
Batting leaders
Pitching leaders
Playoffs
The Toronto Maple Leafs won their third Governors' Cup, defeating the Columbus Jets in five games.
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