Rockford Rox
The Rockford Rox were a minor league baseball team located in Rockford, Illinois. From 1917 to 1923, they played in the Class B Illinois–Indiana–Iowa League, and from 1947 to 1949, they played in the Class C Central Association.[1]
One player has been played for the Rockford Rox and in the Majors which was "Corky" Harold Lewis Valentine. (Pitcher,Cinncinati Reds)[2]
Year-by-year record
| Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 39-21 | 2nd | Frank Reynolds | season shortened to July 8 |
| 1919 | 63-60 | 4th | John Castle | none |
| 1920 | 70-70 | 3rd | Jim Shollenberger / Harry Brant | none |
| 1921 | 72-64 | 2nd | Harry Brant | none |
| 1922 | 74-65 | 5th | Harry Brant | none |
| 1923 | 76-63 | 2nd | Harry Rigsby | none |
| 1947 | 68-57 | 3rd | Cyril Pfeifer | lost in 1st round |
| 1948 | 56-72 | 5th | Cyril Pfeifer / Paul O'Dea / Cyril Pfeifer | |
| 1949 | 38-91 | 6th | Robert Dill / Fred Lietz |
References
- ^ "Rockford, Illinois Minor League History". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 2011-02-11.
- ^ "Corky Valentine Statistics and History | Baseball-Reference.com". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2015-12-03.
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