Crookston Pirates
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The Crookston Pirates were a minor league baseball franchise in Crookston, Minnesota. Crookston was a charter member of the Northern League in 1902, playing as the Crookston Crooks before disbanding in 1906. [1] Later, the Pirates played in the Northern League from 1933 to 1941 and were affiliates of the Chicago White Sox (1936), St. Louis Cardinals (1937) and the Boston Red Sox (1938). [2]
The ballpark
From 1936-1941, the Crookston Pirates played at Highland Park. With dimensions of 340-420-329, the park had a capacity of 2,000 (1938). [3] Today, the Highland Park Complex sits on 40 acres and is located at North Central Avenue and Barrette Street.[4][5]
Notable alumni
References
- ^ "Crookston, Minnesota Register History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2016-04-09.
- ^ "View source for Crookston Pirates - BR Bullpen". Baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 2016-04-09.
- ^ "Highland Park Minor League History". Baseball-Reference.com. 2016-02-25. Retrieved 2016-04-09.
- ^ "Highland Park - Crookston, Minnesota". Infosports.com. Retrieved 2016-04-09.
- ^ "Highland Park Complex | City of Crookston, Minnesota". Crookston.mn.us. Retrieved 2016-04-09.
Categories:
- Northern League (1902-71) baseball teams
- Defunct minor league baseball teams
- Chicago White Sox minor league affiliates
- St. Louis Cardinals minor league affiliates
- Boston Red Sox minor league affiliates
- Professional baseball teams in Minnesota
- Crookston, Minnesota
- Crookston Pirates players
- 1902 establishments in Minnesota
- 1941 disestablishments in Minnesota
- Baseball teams established in 1902
- Sports clubs disestablished in 1941