Marion Indians
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| Previous classes | Class D (1947–1948)
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Previous parks | Marion City Park (Today: Ray Fosse Park) |
The Marion Indians were a minor league baseball team located in Marion, Illinois. The Indians were charter members of the Class D Illinois State League in 1947-1948.
History
In 1947, the Marion Indians joined the Belleville Stags, Centralia Cubs, Mattoon Indians, Mount Vernon Blues, and West Frankfort Cardinals as new franchises and charter members of the Illinois State League.[1] The franchise was originally given to Murphysboro, Illinois, but shifted to Marion before play began.[2] After two seasons in the league, the franchise relocated to Paducah, Kentucky and became the Paducah Chiefs in 1949. After the Marion relocation into the State of Kentucky, the league changed its name to the Mississippi–Ohio Valley League and eventually grew into today's Midwest League in 1956.[3]
The Indians had records of 55-56 (3rd) in 1947 and 53- 56 (3rd) in 1948.[4]
In 2007, the Southern Illinois Miners of the Frontier League became the first professional team in Marion since the Indians relocated in 1948, a span of 59 seasons.[5]
The ballpark
The Marion Indians played at Marion City Park located at 500 East Deyoung Street.[6][7] Today, the park is known as Ray Fosse Park, named after Marion native and All-Star Catcher Ray Fosse. The site has ball fields, golf and a pool.[4]
References
- ^ "1947 Illinois State League". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
- ^ "Baseball in Marion, Illinois". Retrieved July 3, 2018.
- ^ "Midwest League History". Retrieved July 3, 2018.
- ^ a b "Marion Indians Baseball Team 1947-48". July 11, 2013. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
- ^ "Southern Illinois Miners". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
- ^ "City Park Minor League History". Baseball-Reference.com. Archived from the original on April 5, 2016. Retrieved March 23, 2016.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Marion City Park". Retrieved July 3, 2018.