Waco Pirates
Waco Pirates 1947–1956 Waco, Texas | |
Class-level | |
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Previous | Class-B |
Minor league affiliations | |
League | Big State League |
Major league affiliations | |
Previous | Pittsburgh Pirates (1948-1956) |
Minor league titles | |
League titles | 1949, 1954 |
Team data | |
Previous names |
Waco Pirates (1948-1956) Longview Pirates (1953) Waco Dons (1947) |
Previous parks | Katy Park |
The Waco Pirates were a minor league baseball team based in Waco, Texas who played in the Big State League from 1947-1956. They were an affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates franchise. The team actually began as the Waco Dons in 1947 but changed their name when they became a Pirates affiliate. The team briefly moved to Longview, Texas on May 22, 1953 as a result of damage caused by the 1953 Waco tornado outbreak.[1] The team finished out the season as the Longview Pirates before returning to Waco the following season. As the Longview Pirates, the team featured numerous Major League Baseball players: Brandy Davis, Bob Garber, Fred Green, Dick Hall and Sonny Senerchia.
References
- ↑ 1954 Sporting News Baseball Guide
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