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Updated:
April 4, 1950
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National Division |
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Franchise Chronology |
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Brooklyn
begins playing baseball in the Old, Old League. Owner Frank
Ruscitti (illustrated) of the Powerful Ruscitti Family is famous
for his “I vote no” pledge to any change in league
policy. “Miracle” Bruisers win 1904 Series despite
a sub-.500 record. Still, the club plays second fiddle to the
Diamonds despite winning the 1910 Series against Wisconsin in
a brotherly affair. Bruisers dominate the league in 1918 and
1919. Beloved manager Claudell Washington is hit with cancer
in 1927. Mr. Ruscitti hands over control to Alan Levine in 1928
and ventures into Italy. He returns a year later and boots Levine.
He hires Bill Mazeroski (who quits), and announces Washington
is fit to manage. In 1930, Barry Bonds swats 36 home runs to
lead club to 40 wins (a 17-game improvement). As it did in 1930, the
club finishes a game out the following year. During the
1932 season, the owner returns to Rome. Two years later, franchise hits bottom, 20-50 record, 32 games out. Club stuns league with first worst-to-champ finish ever in 1936. Ownership changes hands as Mr. Ruscitti sells club to Jon Simonds before the 1942 season begins. Mr. Simonds angers the baseball gods during 1945 Yogi clash against Indianapolis. Mr. Villalba Jr. coughs. "Are the Cubes choking," cracks Mr. Simonds over a hot mike. Bruisers would drop next two. In 1948, it took Bruisers 29 innings to beat Brick Church, 5-4 on the road. Tony Wolters RBI hit scores Harold Ramirez. Winning staff whiffed 29 Foys. In 1949, Simonds and the Bruisers sweep Diaz and the Foys in their first playoff clash ever, 38 years in the making! |
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Highlight
Down 3-1 in games in 1926 Series,
Bruisers shock the cocky Joe Foys in seven games. |
Front-Office,
Assistant Staff Directory |
Chairman of the board |
Jon Simonds |
General manager |
Amos Otis |
Director of scouting |
Hack Miller |
Senior vice president and treasurer |
George Cutshaw |
Vice president, general counsel |
Ivy Olson |
Special consultant |
Otto Miller |
Vice president, broadcasting |
Gus Getz |
Director of media relations |
Sherry Smith |
Director, ticket operations |
Duster Mails |
Team trainer |
Wheezer Dell |
Regional scouting supervisor |
Nap Rucker |
Base Ball Clubs |
BROOKLYN BRUISERS |
G.M.: Amos Otis |
Manager: Lou Merloni; Coaches: Keith Folke, Bruiser Bob, Manny Ramirez, Jackie Wilson |
MINOR LEAGUE AFFILIATES |
(AAA)
San Pedro de Macoris Bruisers
Manager: Jon Milner; Coaches: Cleon Jones, Al Kaline, Steve
Garber, David Ortiz |
(AA) Bronx
Bruisers
Manager: Donn Clendenon; Coaches: Frank Howard, Dave Concepcion,
Dave McNally |
(A) Bismark
Bruisers
Manager: Gary Templeton; Coaches: Bake McBride, Manny Trillo,
Al Hrabosky |
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Ballpark
Information
BROOKLYN
MUNICIPAL STADIUM
107 Beaver Dam Road
North Waterboro, ME 04061 |
Park telephone
(207) 991-1748,
jonssimonds@me.com
Seating capacity
34,516 |
Field dimensions
Home plate to center field, 401 feet; to right field at foul
line, 296 feet; to left field at foul line, 321 feet.
Built 1879 |
Hotel
Information |
Chase-Park Plaza
Banksville, Homestead,
New York, Indianapolis. |
Jack
Tarr
Brick Church, LES, NEG, NYC, Toronto |
Managers |
year |
name (career) |
1916 |
Claudell Washington |
- 27 |
C.Washington-1
Jesse Orosco
(14-23) |
1928 |
Frank Robinson
(30-24) |
1929 |
Claudell Washington |
- 33 |
Claudell Washington
(490-407) |
1934 |
Don Mattingly
(20-50) |
1935 |
Ed Kranepool |
1936 |
Ed Kranepool
(53-54) -2
Lou Brock (13-20) |
1937 |
Barry Bonds |
- 47 |
Barry Bonds
(303-333)
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1948 |
Lou Merloni |
- 49 |
(55-53) |
1- Washington 9-8
2- Kranepool 15-22 |
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Year-By-Year |
year |
pos |
div |
w-l |
pct. |
gb |
1903 |
3 |
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19-24 |
.442 |
9 |
1904 |
3 |
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21-24 |
.467 |
6 |
1905 |
3 |
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20-25 |
.444 |
10 |
1906 |
3* |
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19-26 |
.422 |
8.5 |
1907 |
2 |
N |
31-23 |
.574 |
2 |
1908 |
2 |
N |
31-23 |
.574 |
4 |
1909 |
2 |
N |
30-24 |
.556 |
2 |
1910 |
1 |
N |
32-22 |
.593 |
- |
1911 |
2 |
N |
29-25 |
.537 |
3 |
1914 |
2 |
N |
28-26 |
.519 |
5 |
1915 |
3 |
N |
19-34 |
.358 |
11.5 |
1916 |
2 |
N |
30-23 |
.566 |
4.5 |
1917 |
2 |
N |
29-25 |
.537 |
7 |
1918 |
1* |
N |
31-24 |
.564 |
- |
1919 |
1 |
N |
34-20 |
.629 |
- |
1920 |
1 |
N |
35-19 |
.648 |
- |
1921 |
4 |
N |
21-33 |
.389 |
13 |
1922 |
1 |
N |
32-22 |
.593 |
- |
1923 |
3 |
N |
33-21 |
.611 |
2 |
1924 |
4 |
N |
20-34 |
.370 |
16 |
1925 |
2 |
N |
30-24 |
.556 |
2 |
1926 |
1 |
N |
34-20 |
.630 |
- |
1927 |
3 |
N |
23-31 |
.426 |
8 |
1928 |
2 |
N |
30-24 |
.556 |
4 |
1929 |
3 |
N |
23-31 |
.426 |
11 |
1930 |
2 |
N |
40-14 |
.741 |
1 |
1931 |
2 |
N |
31-23 |
.574 |
1 |
1932 |
4 |
N |
21-33 |
.389 |
13 |
1933 |
2 |
N |
37-33 |
.529 |
9 |
1934 |
5 |
N |
20-50 |
.286 |
32 |
1935 |
1 |
N |
38-32 |
.543 |
- |
1936 |
4 |
N |
28-42 |
.400 |
15 |
1937 |
2 |
N |
36-24 |
.600 |
7 |
1938 |
2 |
N |
27-33 |
.450 |
6 |
1939 |
2 |
N |
31-29 |
.517 |
2 |
1940 |
2 |
N |
38-22 |
.644 |
2 |
1941 |
2 |
N |
26-34 |
.433 |
2 |
1942 |
3 |
N |
22-38 |
.367 |
13 |
1943 |
1 |
N |
25-23 |
.521 |
- |
1944 |
3 |
N |
19-41 |
.317 |
13 |
1945 |
1 |
N |
30-30 |
.500 |
- |
1946 |
5 |
N |
21-33 |
.389 |
14 |
1947 |
2 |
N |
28-26 |
.519 |
5 |
1948 |
5 |
N |
20-34 |
.370 |
13 |
1949 |
1 |
N |
35-19 |
.648 |
- |
Totals |
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1267-1240 |
.505 |
*
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World Series |
year |
opponent |
result |
1904 |
Mighty |
W 4-2 |
1910 |
Wisconsin |
W 4-1 |
1918 |
Mighty |
W 4-1 |
1919 |
Joe Foys |
W 4-3 |
1920 |
Mighty |
L 2-4 |
1922 |
Joe Foys |
L 3-4 |
1926 |
Joe Foys |
W 4-3 |
1935 |
New York |
W 4-3 |
1949 |
Banksville |
L 2-4 |
semis
1903 (Mighty, L 0-3)
1904 (Big Trouble, W 3-2)
1905 (Mighty, L 0-3)
1906 (New England, L 2-3)
1943 (Indianapolis, L 3-4)
1945 (Indianapolis, L 2-4)
1949 (Brick Church, W 4-0)
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Franchise Chronology |
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Despite
playing in the first BVL
World Series in 1903, the Foys are
the league's first laughing stock (thus explains the cry
“The pain of the Foys”). They finish with a losing
record in seven of their first nine seasons, including three
last place finishes in a row. In 1909, the club finally defeats
the Mighty Diamonds for their first series title. Owner Jesus
Diaz temporarily leaves for Mexico in 1910; Joseph Jesselli
runs the club until 1914. The organization, focusing on improved
scouting, remains a model of success and envy. From 1914 through
1926, they dominate the American division by winning 9 division
titles. In 1928, they switch divisions and continue their domination.
In 1930, they cap their amazing 41-win season to beat upstart
New York for their third straight title. Diaz shocks the BVL
by selling franchise to Robert Emrich (illustrated) before Game
7 of the 1932 World Series. Emerich's first club ends up better than 1905's train wreck. Greys hit bottom in 1936 with worst finish in franchise history. Five years later, Greys celebrate title by defeating Banksville and avenge 1939 defeat with a thrilling 1-0 Game 7 victory. |
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Highlight
Down 2-0 in the 1923 WS, Foys
win 4 in a row to silence Indianapolis owner, rowdy Villalba Jr. |
Front-Office,
Assistant Staff Directory |
Chairman of the board |
Robert Emrich |
General manager |
Robert Emrich |
Director of scouting |
Gary Ward |
Senior vice president and treasurer |
Lloyd Moseby |
Vice president, general counsel |
Garth Iorg |
Special consultant |
Bill Melton |
Vice president, broadcasting |
Jack Schmidt |
Director of media relations |
Doug Rader |
Director, ticket operations |
Ron Fairly |
Team trainer |
Von Hayes |
Regional scouting supervisor |
Bud Collins |
Base Ball
Clubs |
HOMESTEAD GREYS |
G.M.: Robert Emrich |
Manager: John Kruk; Coaches: David Cone, Tony Gywnn. |
MINOR LEAGUE AFFILIATES |
(AAA) Grand
Prarie Rodeo Clowns
Manager: Ralph Kiner; Coaches: Roger McDowell, Mookie Wilson,
Tom Seaver, John Starks. |
(AA) Grand
Canyon Foys
Manager: Dale Murphy; Coaches: Gary Ward, George Hendrick, Bill
Caudill |
(A) Bear
Mountain Foys
Manager: Tim Teufel; Coaches: Jefferey Leonard, Jack Clark,
Ozzie Smith |
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Ballpark
Information
JOSH GIBSON
MEMORIAL STADIUM
840 Morningside Drive
Grand Prairie, TX 75052 |
Park telephone
(917) 750-2091
statnut@gmail.com
Seating capacity 38,601 |
Field dimensions
Home plate to center field, 421 feet; to right field at foul
line, 321 feet; to left field at foul line, 324 feet.
Built 1927 |
Hotel
Information |
Carlton
House |
Managers |
year |
name (career) |
1916 |
Theo Terminator
(13-14)
J. Henry Waugh-1 |
1917 |
J. Henry Waugh |
- 25 |
J. Henry Waugh |
1926 |
Ken Oberkfell
(30-24) |
1927 |
Frank White (5-9)
J. Henry Waugh-2 |
1930 |
J. Henry Waugh
(447-279) |
1931 |
Albert Belle |
1932 |
Albert Belle (62-46) |
1933 |
Lenny Dykstra (9-13); David Cone (2-14); Mark Messier-3 |
1934 |
M. Messier |
1935 |
M. Messier (46-58)-4
John Kruk -5 |
1936 |
John Kruk |
- 49 |
(450-442) |
1- Waugh 20-7
2- Waugh 18-22
3- Messier 16-16
4- Messier 1-1
5- Kruk 30-38
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Year-By-Year |
year |
pos |
div |
w-l |
pct. |
gb |
1903 |
1 |
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28-13 |
.683 |
- |
1904 |
4 |
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19-26 |
.422 |
8 |
1905 |
4 |
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16-29 |
.356 |
14.5 |
1906 |
4 |
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18-27 |
.400 |
9.5 |
1907 |
2« |
A |
21-33 |
.389 |
14 |
1908 |
2 |
A |
25-29 |
.463 |
4 |
1909 |
1 |
A* |
32-23 |
.582 |
- |
1910 |
2 |
A |
25-28 |
.472 |
4 |
1911 |
2 |
A |
26-28 |
.481 |
4 |
1914 |
1 |
A |
30-18 |
.625 |
- |
1915 |
1 |
A |
29-25 |
.537 |
- |
1916 |
1 |
A |
33-21 |
.611 |
- |
1917 |
2« |
A |
24-31 |
.436 |
1 |
1918 |
3 |
A |
23-31 |
.426 |
9 |
1919 |
1 |
A |
33-21 |
.611 |
- |
1920 |
2 |
A |
36-18 |
.667 |
1 |
1921 |
2 |
A |
32-22 |
.593 |
2 |
1922 |
1 |
A |
32-22 |
.593 |
- |
1923 |
1 |
A |
37-17 |
.685 |
- |
1924 |
1 |
A |
38-16 |
.704 |
- |
1925 |
1 |
A |
35-19 |
.648 |
- |
1926 |
1 |
A |
30-24 |
.566 |
- |
1927 |
4 |
A |
23-31 |
.426 |
8 |
1928 |
1 |
N |
34-20 |
.629 |
- |
1929 |
1 |
N |
34-20 |
.629 |
- |
1930 |
1 |
N |
41-13 |
.759 |
- |
1931 |
3 |
N |
28-26 |
.518 |
4 |
1932 |
1 |
N |
34-20 |
.629 |
- |
1933 |
4 |
N |
27-43 |
.386 |
19 |
1934 |
2 |
N |
29-41 |
.414 |
22 |
1935 |
4 |
N |
31-39 |
.443 |
7 |
1936 |
5 |
N |
22-48 |
.314 |
21 |
1937 |
3 |
C |
21-39 |
.350 |
13.5 |
1938 |
3 |
C |
27-33 |
.450 |
9 |
1939 |
1 |
C |
36-24 |
.600 |
- |
1940 |
3 |
C |
29-31 |
.483 |
3 |
1941 |
1 |
C |
39-21 |
.650 |
- |
1942 |
2 |
C |
32-28 |
.533 |
15 |
1943 |
2 |
C |
29-19 |
.604 |
2 |
1944 |
2 |
C |
34-26 |
.567 |
7 |
1945 |
2 |
C |
35-25 |
.583 |
1 |
1946 |
3 |
N |
28-26 |
.519 |
7 |
1947 |
1 |
N |
31-23 |
.574 |
- |
1948 |
2 |
N |
31-23 |
.574 |
2 |
1949 |
3 |
N |
26-28 |
.481 |
9 |
Totals |
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1323-1168 |
.531 |
* - win playoff game |
« - lose playoff |
Note: Joe Foys 1903-34. |
World Series |
year |
opponent |
result |
1903 |
Mighty Diamonds |
L 3-4 |
1909 |
Mighty Diamonds |
W 4-2 |
1914 |
Mighty Diamonds |
L 3-4 |
1915 |
Mighty Diamonds |
L 1-4 |
1916 |
Mighty Diamonds |
W 4-3 |
1919 |
Brooklyn Bruisers |
L 3-4 |
1922 |
Brooklyn Bruisers |
W 4-3 |
1923 |
Indianapolis Ice Cubes |
W 4-2 |
1924 |
New England Titans |
W 4-3 |
1925 |
Moisture from the Gulf |
L 1-4 |
1926 |
Brooklyn Bruisers |
L 3-4 |
1928 |
Battery Cannons |
W 4-0 |
1929 |
Battery Cannons |
W 4-3 |
1930 |
New York Knights |
W 4-1 |
1932 |
Banksville Bulldogs |
W 4-3 |
1939 |
Banksville Bulldogs |
L 3-4 |
1941 |
Banksville Bulldogs |
W 4-3 |
semis
1939 (NEG, W 3-1)
1941 (NY, W 3-0)
1947 (LES, L 3-4)
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Franchise Chronology |
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The
modern era’s most hated team is born in 1919. An emotional
letter written by then 16-year-old Andy Villalba Jr. (who is
booted from co-ownership of New England the year before) sways
the BVL loop from voting against expansion. Once part of the
fraternity of owners, Mr. Villalba’s (illustrated) abrasive
manner surfaces, irritates management and fans alike. No joy
is greater than beating the loud Cubes. They are beaten often
from the start; the cry of “Hello, down there”
is a national anthem. Club wins the 1923 National flag for the
first time. Four years later, Sammy Sosa, Larry Walker, and
the Vaughn duo (Mo & Greg) lead the Cubes to their first title
and beat the Mighty Hawks in six games. In 1931, with Eric Gagne
in the pen, club upsets New York in 7 games. Walker guarantees
title after a Game 5 defeat. Early in 1932, Villalba snubs nose,
bolts for Vegas. Owners temporarily hand club to Jay Cruz, the
second Puerto Rican in BVL history. Villalba returns in 1933, rebuilds club over night. Cubes stun Knights in another classic 7-game series played in front of record attendance. In 1934, under GM Tom Lavin, club rolls over the "competition" to win its division by a record 22 games. The following campaign, Lavin becomes the club's owner, moves to Tampico, Mexico, and cleans house. The Stogies end with a putrid 20-50 record. But the following season, he rebuilds a monster as club completes worst-to-champ finish. Ironically, Mr. Lavin resigns mid-season over "f2f" issues. In steps Mr. Villalba Jr, who puts on the finishing touches. Club fails to protect a 2-0 lead in G7 of 1945 World Series against Brick Church. A victory would have capped the greatest comeback in World Series history. Cube Nation is shocked after their owner is removed for refusing to pay for the cards. Josef J. Jesselli comes in to temporarily run the club in 1947 and is replaced by the deMause Consortium. They last a few months. Club remains ownerless during 1948-50 seasons.
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Highlight
Scot Rolen hits walk-off 2-run HR in 11th off Livan Hernandez to win Game 7 of 1933 WS.
Front-Office,
Assistant Staff Directory
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Chairman of the board |
Tommy Redneck |
General manager |
Andre Dawson |
Director of scouting |
Robin Yount |
Senior v.p. and treasurer |
Marvin Miller |
Vice president, general counsel |
Bert Blyleven |
Special consultant |
Larry Flint |
Vice president, broadcasting |
Harold Reynolds |
Director of media relations |
Kim Etheridge |
Director, ticket operations |
Bill Clinton |
Team trainer |
Patch Adams |
Regional scouting supervisor |
Vance Law |
Far East |
Tsuyoshi Shinjo |
Latin America |
Cesar Cedeno |
Base Ball
Clubs |
INDIANAPOLIS ICE CUBES |
G.M.: Rocky Balboa |
Manager: Mark Grace; Coaches: Hipolito Pichardo, Bake McBride, Jose Lind, Skeeter Barnes |
MINOR LEAGUE AFFILIATES |
(AAA) Arkansas Black Travelers
Manager: Mike Matheny; Coaches: Bill Lee, Juaquin Andujar, Marvelle Wynne, Joel Youngblood |
(AA) Tuscaloosa Black Bears
Manager: Cesar Geronimo: Coaches: Rob Dibble, Moose Haas, Enos Cabell, Dave Kingman |
(A) Algiers Crawfish
Manager: Pascual Perez; Coaches: Mike Schooler, Milt Cuyler, Rick Camp, Harold Baines |
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Ballpark
Information
THE FREEZER
3240 Bridge House Street
North Las Vegas, NV 89032 |
Park
telephone
(702) 785-8232
Seating capacity 31,500 |
Field
dimensions
Home plate to center field, 435 feet; to right field at foul
line, 330 feet; to left field at foul line, 330 feet
Built 1916 |
Hotel Information |
Rice
Homestead, LES, NYC,
New England, New York. |
Sheraton Lincoln
Banksville, Brick Church, Brooklyn, Indianapolis, Toronto. |
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Year-By-Year |
year |
pos |
div |
w-l |
pct. |
gb |
1919 |
4 |
N |
13-41 |
.241 |
21 |
1920 |
4 |
N |
18-36 |
.333 |
17 |
1921 |
3 |
N |
26-28 |
.481 |
8 |
1922 |
2 |
N |
31-23 |
.574 |
1 |
1923 |
1 |
N |
35-19 |
.648 |
- |
1924 |
3 |
N |
31-23 |
.574 |
5 |
1925 |
4 |
N |
25-29 |
.463 |
7 |
1926 |
2 |
N |
30-24 |
.566 |
4 |
1927 |
1 |
N |
31-23 |
.574 |
- |
1928 |
4 |
N |
23-31 |
.426 |
11 |
1929 |
2 |
N |
25-29 |
.463 |
9 |
1930 |
3 |
N |
29-25 |
.537 |
12 |
1931 |
1 |
N |
32-22 |
.593 |
- |
1932 |
2 |
N |
31-23 |
.574 |
3 |
1933 |
1 |
N |
46-24 |
.657 |
- |
1934 |
1 |
N |
51-19 |
.729 |
- |
1935 |
5 |
N |
20-50 |
.286 |
18 |
1936 |
1 |
N |
43-27 |
.614 |
- |
1937 |
2« |
C |
34-27 |
.557 |
1 |
1938 |
2 |
C |
30-30 |
.500 |
6 |
1939 |
2 |
C |
32-28 |
.533 |
4 |
1940 |
1 |
C |
32-28 |
.533 |
- |
1941 |
2 |
C |
28-32 |
.467 |
11 |
1942 |
1 |
C |
47-13 |
.783 |
- |
1943 |
1 |
C |
31-17 |
.646 |
- |
1944 |
1 |
C |
41-19 |
.683 |
- |
1945 |
1 |
C |
36-24 |
.600 |
- |
1946 |
2 |
N |
34-20 |
.629 |
1 |
1947 |
5 |
N |
17-37 |
.315 |
14 |
1948 |
4 |
N |
26-28 |
.481 |
7 |
1949 |
2 |
N |
27-27 |
.500 |
8 |
Totals |
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923-798 |
.536 |
« - lose playoff game
semis
1940 (BC, W 3-1)
1943 (BKL, W 4-3)
1946 (TOR, L 0-4) |
World Series |
year |
opponent |
result |
1923 |
Joe Foys |
L 2-4 |
1927 |
Mighty Hawks |
W 4-2 |
1931 |
New York |
W 4-3 |
1933 |
New York |
W 4-3 |
1934 |
New York |
L 2-4 |
1936 |
LES |
W 4-0 |
1940 |
New York |
W 4-2 |
1942 |
New York |
L 3-4 |
1943 |
Banksville |
W 4-0 |
1944 |
New York |
L 0-4 |
1945 |
Brick Church |
L 3-4 |
Managers |
year |
name (career) |
1919 |
Rod Carew |
- 28 |
Rod Carew -1
Rocky Balboa -2 |
1929 |
Rocky Balboa |
- 34 |
Rocky Balboa |
1935 |
Billy Jo Robidoux |
1936
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Billy Jo Robidoux (36-63) -3
Matt Lecroy 12-8
Rocky Balboa -4
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1937 |
Rocky Balboa |
- 46 |
Rocky Balboa (585-392) |
1947 |
Josef J. Jesselli (17-37) |
1948 |
Neil deMause (26-28) |
1949 |
HAL, BVL (27-27) |
1950 |
Mark Grace (0-0) |
1- Carew 12-25; 2- Balboa 11-6;
3- Robidoux 16-13; 4- Balboa 15-6 |
Note: Indianapolis (1919-34); Tampico (1935-36). |
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Franchise
Chronology |
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The
organization is born under a bad sign. Nothing goes right in
seven years at Cleveland. Terrible teams and terrible trades
smite owner Jon Simonds (illustrated). His 1921 club drops 15
games in a row. Two summers later, it ties a mark first thought
unreachable: Wisconsin’s 20-game losing streak (later
broken by New England). Those painful streaks are good news
compared to 1920’s crew that wins the fewest games ever
in BVL history, 9. Fans turn on the owner when franchise-savior
Ken Griffey Jr. is traded to the Foys at the 1923 draft. Forced
to leave town, Mr. Simonds moves his family to Florida. The
decision to shift the franchise to Mighty comes four days after
the murder of manager Don Zimmer, a case that remains unsolved.
With renewed focus on the draft, franchise is competitive, reaches
World Series in 1927. In 1933, manager Wade Boggs leads club to second-best finish (.557). Father Simonds sells club in 1942 to Dylan Simonds, who vows go avenge his father's tormentor, Robert Fermann. That promise takes 6 years. Hawks beat Fermann's Banksville's club in G7 of 1948 World Series, 1-0. Tim Locastro, acquired from NY, steals third base in home 7th and scores game's only run on Omar Narvaez's throwing error. Ex-Foy Jacob deGrom throws CG, strikes out 12. "Dad, you've been avenged," young Simonds tells his father to complete the BVL's greatest story ever told. |
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Highlight
Jacob deGrom is carried off the field after he throws a 3-hit, 12-strikeout gem to beat Banksville, 1-0, in G7 of the 1948 WS.
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Front-Office,
Assistant Staff Directory |
Chairman
of the board |
Dylan
Simonds |
General manager |
Dylan
Simonds |
Director of scouting |
Stuffy McInnis |
Senior vice president
and treasurer |
Amos Strunk |
Vice president,
general counsel |
Jimmy Cooney |
Special consultant |
Wally Mayer |
Vice president,
broadcasting |
Bullet Joe Bush |
Director of media
relations |
Emma Zoole |
Director, ticket
operations |
Lore Bader |
Team trainer |
Sam Agnew |
Regional scouting
supervisor |
Chet Lemon Jr. |
Base Ball Clubs |
NEW ENGLAND
SEAHAWKS |
General Manager: Dylan Simmonds |
Manager: Wade Boggs; Coaches:
Ellis Burks, Roger Clemens, Darryl Strawberry, Don Mattingly |
MINOR LEAGUE AFFILIATES |
(AAA) Sarasota
Sparrows
Manager: Carlton Fisk; Coaches: Nolan Ryan, Spike Owen,
Jack Perconti |
(AA) Ravine
Ravens
Manager: Glenn Hoffman; Coaches: Glenn Hubbard, Toby Harrah,
Dan Schatzader |
(A) Pennsylvania Pigeons
Manager: Atlee Hammaker; Coaches: Kevin Reynolds, Kevin
Mitchell, Gregg Jefferies |
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Ballpark
Information
JOHN O. LENNON MEMORIAL STADIUM
107 Beaver Dam Road
North Waterboro, ME 04061
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Park
telephone
(207) 247-0083,
bvlmds@yahoo.com,
Seating capacity 37,469 |
Field
dimensions
Home plate to center field, 399 feet; to right field at foul
line, 378 feet; to left field at foul line, 355 feet.
Built 1932 |
Hotel
Information |
Pick
Carter |
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Year-By-Year |
year |
pos |
div |
w-l |
pct. |
gb |
1919 |
4 |
A |
19-30 |
.396 |
11.5 |
1920 |
4 |
A |
9-45 |
.167 |
28 |
1921 |
4 |
A |
10-42 |
.192 |
23 |
1922 |
4 |
A |
14-38 |
.269 |
17 |
1923 |
3 |
A |
15-39 |
.278 |
22 |
1924 |
3 |
A |
20-34 |
.370 |
18 |
1925 |
3 |
A |
18-36 |
.333 |
17 |
1926 |
4 |
A* |
21-32 |
.396 |
8.5 |
1927 |
1 |
A |
31-23 |
.574 |
- |
1928 |
3 |
A |
27-27 |
.500 |
2 |
1929 |
3 |
A |
26-28 |
.481 |
10 |
1930 |
2 |
A |
24-30 |
.444 |
5 |
1931 |
3 |
A |
23-31 |
.426 |
10 |
1932 |
3 |
A |
27-27 |
.500 |
8 |
1933 |
3 |
A |
39-31 |
.557 |
10 |
1934 |
4 |
A |
29-41 |
.414 |
24 |
1935 |
4 |
A |
38-32 |
.543 |
8 |
1936 |
4 |
A |
34-36 |
.486 |
7 |
1937 |
3 |
N |
18-42 |
.300 |
25 |
1938 |
3 |
N |
22-38 |
.367 |
11 |
1939 |
1 |
N |
33-27 |
.550 |
- |
1940 |
3 |
N |
22-38 |
.367 |
18 |
1941 |
3 |
N |
20-40 |
.333 |
8 |
1942 |
2 |
N |
23-37 |
.383 |
12 |
1943 |
2 |
N |
23-25 |
.479 |
2 |
1944 |
2 |
N |
24-36 |
.400 |
8 |
1945 |
2 |
N |
25-35 |
.417 |
5 |
1946 |
4 |
N |
24-30 |
.444 |
11 |
1947 |
4 |
N |
21-33 |
.389 |
10 |
1948 |
1 |
N |
33-21 |
.611 |
- |
1949 |
4 |
N |
22-32 |
.407 |
13 |
Totals |
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734-1036 |
.415 |
* - game suspended vs. Moisture |
Note:
In Cleveland 1919-25; Mighty 1926-32. |
World
Series |
year |
opponent |
result |
1927 |
Indianapolis Ice
Cubes |
L
2-4 |
1948 |
Banksville Bulldogs |
W 4-3 |
semis
1939 (Homestead, L 1-3)
Managers |
year |
name (career w-l) |
1922 |
Jon Simonds (14-38) |
1923 |
Don Zimmer |
- 25 |
Don Zimmer (43-92)-1
John Kruk-2 |
1926 |
John Kruk |
- 29 |
John Kruk (108-130)-3
Jim Longborg-4 |
1930 |
Jim Longborg (8-11)-5
Roy Hobbs Jr. (20-19) |
1931 |
Jim Gantner |
- 32 |
Jim Gantner (50-58) |
1933 |
Wade Boggs |
- 36 |
Wade Boggs -6
Ellis Burks -7 |
1937 |
Ellis Burks (49-71) |
1938 |
Ellis Burks (50-73) -8
Wade Boggs -9 |
1939 |
Wade Boggs |
- 49 |
(390-501) |
1-
Zimmer 8-19; 2- Kruk 7-20;
3- Kruk 22-28; 4- Longborg 4-0;
5- Longborg 4-11; 6- Boggs 3-7;
7- Burks 31-29; 8- Burks 1-2;
9- Boggs 21-36. |
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Franchise
Chronology |
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Ex-Nightmare
Alley drummer Tony Ruscitti introduces Wisconsin to clowns and
opera singers for entertainment. The war cry of “ssshhh”
is a hit in their 1910 Civil War Series vs. Brooklyn (won by
the Bruisers). After a name change, the Masked Marauders play
all their home games on the road. Ex-Mighty builder Joseph Jesselli
gains control and moves to Wisconsin in 1917. Despite playing
in the World Series again, they are never “loved”
by Mr. Jesselli. Andrew Goldberg takes over in 1923, moves to
Las Vegas. He losses interest quickly. Mr. Jesselli returns
and renames franchise in 1928. A year later, he hands over the
troubled organization to unknown Adam Goldberg (illustrated).
He moves to New York and instantly transforms the long-troubled
club into winners. Facing elimination in 1930, Knights
hit 4 solo HRs in the 9th inning (Jim Edmonds, Josh Phelps, Shawn Green, Jay Payton)
off Armando Benitez (3), Mike Timlin, for a 4-2 clinching victory on the final day against Battery and end a 13-year World Series drought. With frightening bullpens, the Knights shorten, win more games than anyone (.700 in 1933; .757 in 1934; .717 in 1937). In 1942, New York rallies from a 3-1 deficit to quiet Indianapolis and their bitter owner. Two years later, they go 8-0 to accomplish a worst-to-first run. |
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Highlight
Roger Clemens (2-0) and Ken Griffey Jr. (3 HRs, 9 RBI) lead Knights to its first championship against Indianapolis 4-2 in 1934 series. Mariano Rivera strikes out Coco Crisp to end matters. |
Front-Office,
Assistant Staff Directory |
Chairman
of the board |
Adam
Goldberg |
General manager |
John LaManna |
Director of scouting |
Will Clark |
Senior v.p. and
treasurer |
Duke Kenworthy |
Vice president,
general counsel |
Grover Gilmore |
Special consultant |
Ken Griffey Jr. |
Vice president,
broadcasting |
Drummond Brown |
Director of media
relations |
Gene Packard |
Director, ticket
operations |
Chief Johnson |
Team trainer |
George Hogan |
Regional scouting
supervisor |
Johnny Rawlings |
Base Ball Clubs |
NEW YORK KNIGHTS |
G.M.: Crash Davis |
Manager: Wes Helms; Coaches: Cecil Cooper, Ed Lynch, Lance Johnson, Sam Horn, Mike Jorgensen. |
MINOR LEAGUE AFFILIATES |
(AAA) Staten Island Knights
Manager: Bill Madlock; Coaches: Sal Bando, Alvin Davis, Jim
Kern, Jody Davis |
(AA) Oakwood Jesters
Manager: Gary Carter; Coaches: Jesse Orosco, Ben Oglivie, Lonnie
Smith, Mike Ivie |
(A) Richmond Royals
Manager: Howard Johnson; Coaches: Greg Minton, Mackey Sasser,
Fred Patek, Doug Flynn |
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Ballpark
Information
EXCALIBUR PARK
1943 North Railroad Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10306
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Park telephone
(718) 524-8868
Seating capacity 41,550 |
Field dimensions
Home plate to center field, 409 feet; to right field at foul
line, 315 feet; to left field at foul line, 336 feet.
Built 1933 |
Hotel Information |
Sheraton-Cadillac |
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Year-By-Year |
year |
pos |
div |
w-l |
pct. |
gb |
1907 |
3 |
A |
20-34 |
.370 |
15 |
1908 |
3 |
A |
19-35 |
.352 |
10 |
1909 |
3 |
A |
16-38 |
.296 |
15.5 |
1910 |
1 |
A |
29-24 |
.547 |
- |
1911 |
3 |
A |
20-30 |
.400 |
8 |
1914 |
3 |
A |
20-30 |
.400 |
11 |
1915 |
3 |
A |
24-29 |
.453 |
4.5 |
1916 |
2 |
A |
26-28 |
.481 |
7 |
1917 |
1* |
A |
25-30 |
.454 |
- |
1918 |
2 |
A |
30-24 |
.556 |
2 |
1919 |
3 |
A |
29-25 |
.537 |
4 |
1920 |
3 |
A |
30-24 |
.556 |
7 |
1921 |
3 |
A |
29-25 |
.537 |
5 |
1922 |
2 |
A |
29-24 |
.547 |
2.5 |
1923 |
2 |
A |
23-31 |
.426 |
14 |
1924 |
2 |
A |
22-32 |
.407 |
16 |
1925 |
2 |
A |
32-22 |
.593 |
3 |
1926 |
2 |
A |
28-26 |
.519 |
2 |
1927 |
2 |
A |
29-25 |
.537 |
2 |
1928 |
4 |
A |
20-34 |
.370 |
9 |
1929 |
2 |
A |
31-23 |
.574 |
5 |
1930 |
1 |
A |
29-25 |
.537 |
- |
1931 |
1 |
A |
33-21 |
.611 |
- |
1932 |
2 |
A |
29-25 |
.537 |
6 |
1933 |
1 |
A |
49-21 |
.700 |
- |
1934 |
1 |
A |
53-17 |
.757 |
- |
1935 |
1 |
A |
46-24 |
.657 |
- |
1936 |
3 |
A |
38-32 |
.543 |
3 |
1937 |
1 |
N |
43-17 |
.717 |
- |
1938 |
1 |
N |
33-27 |
.550 |
- |
1939 |
3 |
N |
25-35 |
.417 |
8 |
1940 |
1 |
N |
40-20 |
.667 |
- |
1941 |
1 |
N |
28-32 |
.467 |
- |
1942 |
1 |
N |
35-25 |
.583 |
- |
1943 |
3 |
N |
16-32 |
.333 |
9 |
1944 |
1 |
N |
32-28 |
.533 |
- |
1945 |
3 |
N |
25-35 |
.417 |
5 |
1946 |
1 |
N |
35-19 |
.648 |
- |
1947 |
3 |
N |
24-30 |
.444 |
7 |
1948 |
3 |
N |
28-26 |
.509 |
5 |
1949 |
5 |
N |
21-33 |
.389 |
14 |
Totals |
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1203-1103 |
.522 |
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* - wins playoff game |
Note:
In Wisconsin 1907-11, 17-22;
Masked Marauders 1914-16;
Las Vegas 23-27; Newtons.Com in 1928. |
World
Series |
year |
opponent |
result |
1910 |
Brooklyn Bruisers |
L
1-4 |
1917 |
Mighty Diamonds |
L
0-4 |
1930 |
Joe Foys |
L
1-4 |
1931 |
Indianapolis |
L
3-4 |
1933 |
Indianapolis |
L 3-4 |
1934 |
Indianapolis |
W 4-2 |
1935 |
Brooklyn |
L 3-4 |
1937 |
Banksville |
W 4-1 |
1940 |
Indianapolis |
L 2-4 |
1942 |
Indianapolis |
W 4-3 |
1944 |
Indianapolis |
W 4-0 |
1946 |
Toronto |
W 4-0 |
semis
1938 (LES, L 2-3)
1941 (Homestead, L 0-3)
1942 (Banksville, W 3-0)
1944 (Brick Church, W 4-0)
Managers |
year |
name (career
w-l) |
1922 |
Andrew Goldberg
(29-24) |
1923 |
Jerry Grote |
- 28 |
Jerry Grote (154-170) |
1929 |
Rusty Staub |
1930 |
Rusty Staub (34-33)
-1
Will Clark -2 |
1931 |
Will Clark |
- 34 |
Will Clark |
1935 |
Macky Sasser |
1936 |
Macky Sasser (64-40) -3
Will Clark -4 |
1937 |
Will Clark |
- 49 |
(595-474) |
1950 |
Wes Helms (0-0) |
1-
Staub 3-10; 2- Clark 26-15;
3- Sasser 18-16; 4- Clark 20-16 |
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