Calgary Cardinals
| Calgary Cardinals | |
|---|---|
| |
| Minor league affiliations | |
| Previous classes | Rookie League |
Previous leagues | Pioneer League |
| Major league affiliations | |
| Previous teams | St. Louis Cardinals (1977–78) |
| Team data | |
Previous parks | Foothills Stadium |
The Calgary Cardinals were a minor league baseball team located in the Canadian city of Calgary, Alberta, in 1977 and 1978. The team was a member of the Pioneer League, playing at the Rookie League level, and affiliated with the St. Louis Cardinals of Major League Baseball (MLB).
The Cardinals and the Medicine Hat A's were Pioneer League expansion teams in 1977. Calgary changed affiliations to the Montreal Expos in 1979, and the team became the Calgary Expos.
Notable alumni
[edit]- Barry Cheesman (1977)
- Jim Gott (1977)
Season records
[edit]| Season | Manager | W–L | Win % | Finish | Playoffs | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Johnny Lewis | 34–36 | .486 | 4th | none | [1] |
| 1978 | 37–32 | .536 | 3rd | none | [2] |
All-stars
[edit]| Season[3] | Name & Position |
|---|---|
| 1977 | Tye Waller, 3B LeRoy Grossini, SS |
| 1978 | Dennis Delany, C Axel Vegas, P |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "1977 Calgary Cardinals". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved August 19, 2017.
- ^ "1978 Calgary Cardinals". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved August 19, 2017.
- ^ "All-Star Teams 1966-1979". milb.com. Retrieved August 19, 2017.
External links
[edit]- Baseball Reference – Calgary teams
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