Rockford Rox

The Rockford Rox were a minor league baseball team located in Rockford, Illinois. From 1917 to 1923, they played in the Class B Illinois–Indiana–Iowa League, and from 1947 to 1949, they played in the Class C Central Association.[1]

"Corky" Harold Lewis Valentine, a pitcher on the Cincinnati Reds), was the only player on the Rockford Rox who made it to Major League Baseball.[2]

Year-by-year record

YearRecordFinishManagerPlayoffs
191739-212ndFrank Reynoldsseason shortened to July 8
191963-604thJohn Castlenone
192070-703rdJim Shollenberger / Harry Brantnone
192172-642ndHarry Brantnone
192274-655thHarry Brantnone
192376-632ndHarry Rigsbynone
194768-573rdCyril Pfeiferlost in 1st round
194856-725thCyril Pfeifer / Paul O'Dea / Cyril Pfeifer
194938-916thRobert Dill / Fred Lietz

References

  1. "Rockford, Illinois Minor League History". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 2011-02-11.
  2. "Corky Valentine Statistics and History | Baseball-Reference.com". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2015-12-03.
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