San Angelo Colts (1948–1957)
The San Angelo Colts was the primary name of the minor league baseball team based in San Angelo, Texas, United States in various seasons from. 1921-1959.
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Previous leagues | Sophomore League (1958) southwestern League (1956) Longhorn League (1948-1955) West Texas League (1921-1922, 1928-1929) |
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| League titles | 2 1928, 1955 |
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History
The 1955 Colts won the Longhorn League championship under manager Pat McLaughlin.
The 1928 Red Snappers won the West Texas League Championship, finishing 69-47 under manager Earl "Red" Snapp, the teams namesake.[1]
Notable players and managers include McLaughlin, Sam Harshaney, Mark Christman and Hillis Layne.
The first Colts team by that name also played in the West Texas League in 1922.[2]
The 1957 Pampa Oilers moved to San Angelo partway through the season. The 1959 San Angelo Pirates moved to Rosewell, NM on June 9, 1959.[3]
Notable alumni
Baseball Hall of Fame alumni
Willie Stargell (1959) Inducted,
Notable alumni
- Mark Christman (1952)
- Red Snapp (1928)
References
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