Paris Lakers

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Paris Lakers
19501959
Paris, Illinois
Class-level
  • Class D
Minor league affiliations
Major league affiliations
Name
  • Lakers (1950-1959)
Ballpark
  • Twin Lakes Park
Minor league titles
League titles 1 (1956)

The Paris Lakers were a minor league baseball team which played in Paris, Illinois. The team played in the Midwest League from 1950-1959. The Lakers' home field was Twin Lakes Park.[1]

From 1950 to 1954, the Lakers played as an independent team, and from 1955-1959, they were affiliated with the Chicago Cubs.[1]

The Lakers won the 1956 Midwest League championship.[2]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Baseball in Paris, Illinois at mwlguide.com, URL accessed July 1, 2010. Archived 07-01-10
  2. Midwest League 1956 at mwlguide.com, URL accessed July 1, 2010. Archived 07-01-10
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