Canton Citizens
The Canton Citizens (1952) were a Class D minor league baseball team based in Canton, Illinois, that had relocated from Vincennes, Indiana, during the 1952 season. The Citizens were members of the Mississippi–Ohio Valley League, predecessor to today's Midwest League. The franchise disbanded after the 1952 season.[1]
Canton Citizens 1952 Canton, Illinois | |
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Previous parks | Athletic Park |
History
The Citizens came into existence when the Vincennes Velvets moved to Canton on June 7, 1952. The franchise was an independent franchise with no major league franchise affiliation. The team is also listed as being called the "Aces" in some references. The team finished 39–54 in Canton and 56–68 (630 runs, 696 runs allowed) overall.[2][3] Edward Gilde hit .303 with 90 RBI and McPherson Crum had 12 wins and 119 strikeouts to lead the team in 1952. No players on the roster advanced to the major Leagues.[4]
The ballpark
The Citizens played at Canton Athletic Park. The Canton Athletic Park is still in use and is located at 900 First Avenue Canton, Illinois.[5][6]
References
- https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/team.cgi?id=b7eb3611
- http://www.mwlguide.com/cities/canton/
- https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/team.cgi?id=b7eb3611
- http://www.mwlguide.com/cities/canton/
- http://www.mwlguide.com/cities/canton/park.html
- http://cantonpark.org/wordpress/portfolio-items/athletic-park/