The 1981 Eastern League season began on approximately April 1 and the regular season ended on approximately September 1.
The Bristol Red Sox defeated the Glens Falls White Sox three games to two to win the Eastern League Championship Series.
Eastern League - Northern Division[1] | ||||
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Team | Win | Loss | % | GB |
Glens Falls White Sox | 83 | 52 | .615 | – |
Holyoke Millers | 68 | 70 | .493 | 16.5 |
Lynn Sailors | 62 | 76 | .449 | 22.5 |
Buffalo Bisons | 56 | 81 | .409 | 28.0 |
Eastern League - Southern Division[1] | ||||
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Team | Win | Loss | % | GB |
Bristol Red Sox | 79 | 58 | .577 | – |
Reading Phillies | 76 | 63 | .547 | 4.0 |
West Haven A's | 71 | 67 | .514 | 8.5 |
Waterbury Reds | 55 | 83 | .399 | 24.5 |
Notes:
Bristol Red Sox defeated Reading Phillies 2 games to 0.
Bristol Red Sox defeated Glens Falls White Sox 3 games to 2.
1981 Eastern League | Regular season | Playoffs |
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Total attendance | 620,893 | 10,750 |
Total games played | 550 | 7 |
Average attendance per game | 1,129 | 1,536 |