Canton Citizens
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The Canton Citizens (1952) were a minor league baseball team based in Canton, Illinois in 1952. The franchise had relocated from Vincennes, Indiana, during the 1952 season. The Canton Citizens were members of the Class D level Mississippi–Ohio Valley League, predecessor to today's Midwest League. The franchise disbanded after the 1952 season.
History
Preceded in Canton by the Canton Chinks, the Canton Citizens came into existence when the Vincennes Velvets of the Class D level Mississippi–Ohio Valley League moved to Canton on June 7, 1952. The Canton Chinks had preceded the Canton Citizens decades earlier, playing from 1908 to 1913. The 1952 Vincennes Velvets/Canton Citizens had no major league franchise affiliation. The team is also listed as being called the "Aces" in some references. The team finished 39–54 in Canton and with a 56–68 overall record.[1][2][1]
Edward Gilde hit .303 with 90 RBI and McPherson Crum had 12 wins and 119 strikeouts to lead the team in 1952.[2][3]
The ballpark
The 1952 Canton Citizens played at Canton Athletic Park. The Canton Athletic Park is still in use and is located at 900 First Avenue Canton, Illinois.[4][5]
Timeline
| Year(s) | # Yrs. | Team | Level | League |
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| 1908–1911 | 4 | Canton Chinks | Class D | Illinois-Missouri League |
| 1912 | 1 | Canton Highlanders | ||
| 1913 | 1 | Canton Chinks | ||
| 1952 | 1 | Canton Citizens | Mississippi-Ohio Valley League |
Notable alumni
No players/coaches on the Canton Citizens roster advanced to the major Leagues.
References
- ^ a b "1952 Canton Citizens/Vincennes Velvets Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com.
- ^ a b "Canton, Illinois in the Midwest League | MWLguide.com". www.mwlguide.com.
- ^ "Canton, IL - BR Bullpen". www.baseball-reference.com.
- ^ "Canton Athletic Park | MWLguide.com". www.mwlguide.com.
- ^ http://cantonpark.org/wordpress/portfolio-items/athletic-park/