Canton Citizens

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Canton Citizens
1952
Canton, Illinois
Minor league affiliations
ClassClass D (1952)
LeagueMississippi–Ohio Valley League (1952)
Major league affiliations
TeamNone
Minor league titles
League titles (0)None
Team data
NameCanton Citizens (1952)
BallparkAthletic Park (1952)

The Canton Citizens were the a minor league baseball team based in Canton, Illinois in 1952. The franchise relocated from Vincennes, Indiana, during the 1952 season. The Canton Citizens played as members of the Class D level Mississippi–Ohio Valley League, predecessor to the Midwest League. The Canton Citizens franchise disbanded after the 1952 season.

History[]

Preceded in Canton by the Canton Chinks, the "Canton Citizens" came into existence during the 1952 season. On June 7, 1952, the Vincennes Velvets of the Class D level Mississippi–Ohio Valley League moved to Canton with a 15–15 record. The Canton Chinks had preceded the Canton Citizens decades earlier, playing from 1908 to 1913. The 1952 Canton team is also reported to as being called the "Aces" in some references.[1]

The Vincennes/Canton team finished in 6th place in the eight–team league, playing under managers Chuck Hawley and Bob Sisk. With an overall record of 54–70, the Vincennes/Canton team finished 31.5 games behind the 1st place Danville Dans in the final standings. Canton permanently folded following the 1952 season, as the 1953 Mississippi–Ohio Valley League reduced to six teams.[2][3][4][5]

Canton players Edward Gilde hit .303 with 90 RBI and McPherson Crum had 12 wins and 119 strikeouts to lead the team in 1952.[3][6]

Canton, Illinois has not hosted another minor league team.[1]

The ballpark[]

The 1952 Canton Citizens played home games at Canton Athletic Park. The Canton Athletic Park is still in use and is located at 900 First Avenue Canton, Illinois.[7][8]

Timeline[]

Year(s) # Yrs. Team Level League
1908–1911 4 Canton Chinks Class D Illinois-Missouri League
1912 1 Canton Highlanders
1913 1 Canton Chinks
1952 1 Canton Citizens Mississippi-Ohio Valley League

Year–by–year records[]

Year Record Finish Manager Playoffs/Notes
1952 54–70 6th Chuck Hawley / Bob Sisk 39–55 record in Canton

Notable alumni[]

No players/coaches on the Canton Citizens roster advanced to the major Leagues.

External links[]

Baseball Reference Bullpen

References[]

  1. ^ a b "Canton, IL - BR Bullpen".
  2. ^ "1952 Canton Citizens/Vincennes Velvets Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com.
  3. ^ a b "Canton, Illinois in the Midwest League | MWLguide.com". www.mwlguide.com.
  4. ^ "1952 Vincennes Velvets/Canton Citizens minor league baseball Roster on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
  5. ^ "Canton Citizens - BR Bullpen". www.baseball-reference.com.
  6. ^ "Canton, IL - BR Bullpen". www.baseball-reference.com.
  7. ^ "Canton Athletic Park | MWLguide.com". www.mwlguide.com.
  8. ^ http://cantonpark.org/wordpress/portfolio-items/athletic-park/
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