Frequently Asked Questions

What were the names of baseball teams in Springfield, Missouri?

Pre 1920 -- Springfield Merchants

1920 -- Midgets (St. Louis Browns Affiliate Western Association)

1931 -- Became a class C affiliate of St. Louis Cardinals called Redwings, later called the Cardinals (Western Association) Ceased 1942?

1950 -- Springfield Cubs (Chicago farm team) 1 season only

1945-1952 -- Black semi-pro team -- Hyde Park All-Stars

1998-2003 -- Texas Louisiana League ( independent league), Pricecutter Field, Ozark

2003 - present -- Springfield Cardinals  Texas League AA Minor league farm team -St Louis Cardinals organization, Hammons Field,   Springfield

For further information, see 'Baseball in Springfield' by Rusty Aton


Source: Michael Glenn, Local History Librarian
Date: November 24, 2008
Subject: Missouri and Ozarks
Disclaimer: While the Library has verified the information presented in these files is what it considers to be reliable and authoritative sources, it cannot take responsibility for nor guarantee the accuracy of the information presented.

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