Donna Cardinals

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Donna Cardinals
1949–1950
Donna, Texas
Minor league affiliations
ClassClass D (1949)
Class C 1950)
LeagueRio Grande Valley League (1949–1950)
Major league affiliations
TeamNone
Minor league titles
League titles (0)None
Team data
NameDonna Cardinals (1949)
Donna-Weslaco Twins (1950)
BallparkAvila Park

The Donna Cardinals was the initial moniker of minor league baseball teams based in Donna, Texas in 1949 and 1950. Donna based teams played exclusively as members of the Rio Grande Valley League. The 1950 Donna-Weslaco Twins played in partnership with neighboring Weslaco, Texas.

History[]

Minor league baseball began in Donna, Texas in 1949. The Donna Cardinals became members of the Class D level Rio Grande Valley League. The Brownsville Charros, Corpus Christi Aces, Del Rio Cowboys, Laredo Apaches and McAllen Giants joined Donna in beginning league play.[1][2][3]

After beginning play on April 27, 1940, Donna relocated during the season. On June 6, 1949, Donna had a 13–25 record when the franchise moved to Robstown, Texas. Finishing the season as the Robstown Cardinals, the Donna/Robstown team finished last in the league standings. With an overall record of 49–93, the team placed 6th playing under managers Russell Frisch, Charlie Engle and Mimi Cavazos, finishing 43.0 games behind the 1st place Corpus Christi Aces. Donna/Robstown finished behind Corpus Christi (89–51), the Laredo Apaches (80–60), Brownsville Charros (75–65), McAllen Giants (70–68) and Del Rio Cowboys (58–80) in the final standings.[4][5][6][7]

The 1950 Donna-Weslaco Twins briefly returned to Rio Grande Valley League play, as the Rio Grande Valley League expanded. The team name reflected the team partnership with neighboring Weslaco, Texas. The 1950 Rio Grande Valley League became a Class C level league, expanding to eight teams, adding the Harlingen Capitals and the Donna-Weslaco team, as Robstown continued play as the Robstown Rebels. On May 4, 1950, Donna-Weslaco had a record of 4–20 when the team permanently folded. G.C. Quin served as manager. The Rio Grande Valley League permanently folded following the 1950 season.[8][9][2][10][11]

Donna, Texas has not hosted another minor league team.[12][13]

The ballpark[]

Both Donna based minor league teams were noted to have played home games at Avila Park.[14]

Timeline[]

Year(s) # Yrs. Team Level League
1949 (1) 1 Donna Cardinals Class D Rio Grande Valley League
1949 (2) 1 Robstown Cardinals
1950 1 Donna-Weslaco Twins Class C

Year-by-Year Record[]

Year Record Finish Manager Notes
1949 49–93 6th Russell Frisch / Charlie Engle / Mimi Cavazos Donna (13–25) moved to Robstown June 6.
1950 4–20 NA G. C. Quin Team folded May 4

Notable alumni[]

References[]

  1. ^ "1949 Rio Grande Valley League (RGVL) minor league baseball on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
  2. ^ a b "Rio Grande Valley League - BR Bullpen". www.baseball-reference.com.
  3. ^ "1949 Rio Grande Valley League". Baseball-Reference.com.
  4. ^ "1949 Donna/Robstown Cardinals minor league baseball Roster on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
  5. ^ "1949 Rio Grande Valley League (RGVL) minor league baseball Standings on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
  6. ^ "Donna Cardinals - BR Bullpen". www.baseball-reference.com.
  7. ^ "1949 Donna/Robstown Cardinals Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com.
  8. ^ "1950 Donna-Weslaco Twins minor league baseball Roster on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
  9. ^ "Donna-Weslaco Twins - BR Bullpen". www.baseball-reference.com.
  10. ^ "1950 Donna-Weslaco Twins Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com.
  11. ^ "1950 Rio Grande Valley League". Baseball-Reference.com.
  12. ^ "Donna, TX - BR Bullpen". www.baseball-reference.com.
  13. ^ "Donna, Texas Encyclopedia". Baseball-Reference.com.
  14. ^ "Avila Park in Donna, TX minor league baseball history and teams on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.

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