Morristown Cubs
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Morristown Cubs 1959–1961 Morristown, Tennessee | |
| Class-level | |
|---|---|
| Previous | Short-Season Class D |
| Minor league affiliations | |
Previous leagues | Appalachian League |
| Major league affiliations | |
| Previous | Chicago Cubs (1959–1961) |
| Minor league titles | |
| League titles (1) | 1959 |
| Team data | |
Previous parks | unknown |
The Morristown Cubs were a minor league baseball team that played in Morristown, Tennessee, in the Appalachian League from 1959 to 1961.[1] They were named for their Major League Baseball affiliate, the Chicago Cubs.
Season-by-season results
| Year | Wins | Losses | Win % | GB | Finish | Manager |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 41 | 27 | .603 | — | 1st | Red Hayworth |
| 1960 | 32 | 35 | .478 | 9.5 | 4th | Nelvin Cooper |
| 1961 | 34 | 36 | .486 | 7 | 5th | John Fitzpatrick |
Notable players
Ken Hubbs played part of his first professional season with Morristown in 1959.
Six Cubs also played in Major League Baseball. They are:
- Ron Campbell (1960)[2]
- Ossie Chavarría (1959)[3]
- Ken Hubbs (1959)[4] 1961 National League Rookie of the Year
- Jake Jaeckel (1960)[5]
- Pat Jarvis (1960)[6]
- Nelson Mathews (1959)[7]
References
- ↑ "Morristown, Tennessee Encyclopedia". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved May 16, 2017.
- ↑ "Ron Campbell Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved May 13, 2017.
- ↑ "Ossie Chavarria Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved May 13, 2017.
- ↑ "Ken Hubbs Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved May 13, 2017.
- ↑ "Jake Jaeckel Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved May 13, 2017.
- ↑ "Pat Jarvis Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved May 13, 2017.
- ↑ "Nelson Mathews Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved May 13, 2017.
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