Gulf Coast League Red Birds

Gulf Coast League Red Birds
(1972-1973)
Sarasota, Florida
Class-level
Previous Rookie
Minor league affiliations
Previous leagues
Gulf Coast League
Major league affiliations
Previous St. Louis Cardinals
Team data
Nickname GCL Red Birds

The Gulf Coast League Red Birds were a minor league baseball team, that played in Sarasota, Florida. The GCL Red Birds were a second team established in the Gulf Coast League as an affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals, from 1972-1973. The club played alongside with the Cardinals' other affiliate, the Gulf Coast Cardinals. A frequent designated hitter for the Red Birds was Randy Poffo, who would become famous as wrestler Randy "Macho Man" Savage.

Season-by-season

(from Baseball Reference Bullpen)

Year Record Finish Manager Playoffs
197223-356thJulio Gotay
197329-274thLee Thomas
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