Vandergrift Pioneers

Vandergrift Pioneers
Minor league affiliations
ClassClass C (1947–1950)
LeagueMiddle Atlantic League (1947–1950)
Major league affiliations
TeamPhiladelphia Phillies (1947–1950)
Minor league titles
League titles (1)1947
Team data
NameVandergrift Pioneers (1947–1950)
BallparkDavis Field (1947–1950)

The Vandergrift Pioneers were a minor league baseball team based in Vandergrift, Pennsylvania from 1947 until 1950.[1] The team played in the Middle Atlantic League and won the league title in 1947. The club was also a class-C affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies throughout its existence. The Pioneers formally disbanded on July 20, 1950.

Year-by-year record

Year Record Finish Manager Playoffs
1947 76-46 1st Floyd "Pat" Patterson League Champs
defeated Erie Sailors 3 games to 0
defeated Butler Yankees 4 games to 0
1948 86-39 1st Floyd "Pat" Patterson
Lew Krausse, Sr.
Lost League Finals
defeated Uniontown Coal Barons 3 games to 1
lost to Erie Sailors 4 games to 1
1949 63-72 6th George Savino
1950 31-41 -- Don Hasenmayer Team disbanded July 20

References

  1. ^ Potter, Steve (July 10, 2020). "7/10/2020 : Phillies Minor League History - The Vandergrift Pioneers". Retrieved October 25, 2024.