Missoula Timberjacks
The Missoula Timberjacks represented Missoula, Montana, in the Pioneer League from 1956 to 1960. Their best season was 1958 when they went 70-59 under manager Jack McKeon and had Jim Kaat on the roster.
Country singer Charley Pride played for the Timberjacks briefly in 1960.[1]
Notable Alumni
- Jim Kaat (1958) 3 x MLB All-Star; 16 x Gold Glove
- Jack McKeon (1956-1958) Manager: 2003 World Series Champion - Florida Marlins
- Charley Pride (1960)
- César Tovar (1960)
- Sandy Valdespino (1960)
References
- ^ Ratliff, Jason (February 23, 2006). "Baseball set stage for country legend". MLB. Retrieved November 22, 2015.
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Categories:
- Baseball teams established in 1956
- Sports clubs disestablished in 1960
- Defunct Pioneer League (baseball) teams
- Defunct minor league baseball teams
- Professional baseball teams in Montana
- Sports in Missoula, Montana
- 1956 establishments in Montana
- 1960 disestablishments in Montana
- Cincinnati Reds minor league affiliates
- Washington Senators minor league affiliates
- Defunct sports teams in Montana
- Defunct baseball teams in Montana