Central Association
| Formerly | Iowa State League |
|---|---|
| Classification | Class C (1908–1917) Class D (1947–1949) |
| Sport | Minor League Baseball |
| First season | 1908 |
| Ceased | 1949 |
| President | M. E. Justice (1908–1916) John F. Ford (1917) Frank Hern (1947–1948) Lee A. Thomas (1949) |
| No. of teams | 30 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Most titles | 3 Ottumwa Speedboys (1911–1913) |
| Related competitions | Iowa State League Illinois–Indiana–Iowa League |
The Central Association was an American minor league baseball league. The Central Association began play in 1908, evolving from the 1907 Iowa State League. The Central Association played continuously through 1917 before folding. The league reformed in 1947, operating as a Class C level league from 1947 to 1949, with major league affiliates for most teams.
Baseball Hall of Fame members Grover Cleveland Alexander (Galesburg), Jake Beckley (Hannibal), Burleigh Grimes (Ottumwa) and Sam Rice (Galesburg and Muscatine) are league alumni.