Janesville Cubs
| Janesville Cubs | |
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| Minor league affiliations | |
| Previous classes | Class D |
| League | Wisconsin State League |
| Major league affiliations | |
| Previous teams | Chicago Cubs |
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The Janesville Cubs were a minor league baseball team that existed from 1941 to 1942 and from 1946 to 1953. Affiliated with the Chicago Cubs, they played in the Wisconsin State League. They were based in Janesville, Wisconsin[1] and played their home games at the Rock County 4-H Fairgrounds.[2] They were also known as the Janesville Bears in 1946.
Year-by-year record
(from Baseball Reference Bullpen)
| Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | 38-72 | 7th | Eddie Stumpf | |
| 1942 | 51-58 | 5th | Eddie Stumpf | |
| 1947 | 66-54 | 2nd | Frank Piet | none |
| 1948 | 46-79 | 8th | Frank Kristie / Lou Bekeza | none |
| 1949 | 50-75 | 8th | Jim Oglesby / Michael Frederick / Adolph Matulis | none |
| 1950 | 70-54 | 3rd | Adolph Matulis | Lost League Finals |
| 1951 | 56-64 | 7th | Adolph Matulis | none |
| 1952 | 54-66 | 7th | Harry Bright | none |
| 1953 | 43-80 | 8th | Robert Dant |