For the independent league team, see Duluth-Superior Dukes
The Duluth-Superior Dukes were a minor league baseball team that played from 1960 to 1970 in the Northern League. From 1960 to 1964, they were affiliated with the Detroit Tigers. In 1965, they were affiliated with the Tigers and Chicago Cubs. In 1966, they were affiliated with the Cubs. In 1967, they were affiliated with the Cubs and Chicago White Sox. From 1968 to 1970, they were affiliated with the White Sox alone. They played their home games at Wade Stadium.
They were formed in 1960, replacing the Duluth-Superior White Sox. Prior to 1956, the Duluth Dukes and the Superior Blues competed against each other as separate entities in the Northern League.
(from Baseball Reference)
| Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 70-51 | 2nd | Frank Carswell | Lost League Finals |
| 1961 | 76-52 | 1st | Bob Swift | Lost in 1st round |
| 1962 | 69-55 | 2nd | Al Lakeman | Lost in 1st round |
| 1963 | 77-43 | 1st | Bob Mavis | 2nd in Baukol Playoffs |
| 1964 | 61-55 | 3rd | Gail Henley | 2nd in Baukol Playoffs |
| 1965 | 31-35 | 2nd | Doc Daugherty | none |
| 1966 | 29-36 | 4th | Joe Grace | none |
| 1967 | 30-39 | 5th | Ira Hutchinson | none |
| 1968 | 31-39 | 4th | Bruce Andrew | none |
| 1969 | 46-23 | 1st | Pel Austin | League Champs |
| 1970 | 48-21 | 1st | Joe Sparks | League Champs |