Crookston Pirates

Crookston Pirates
1902–1941
(1941-1933; 1902-1905)
Crookston, Minnesota
Class-level
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  • Class C (1941)
  • Class D (1940-1933; 1902-1905 )
Minor league affiliations
Previous leagues
Major league affiliations
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Minor league titles
League titles 0
Team data
Previous names
  • Crookston Crooks (1902-1905)
Previous parks
 Highland Park

The Crookston Pirates were a minor league baseball franchise in Crookston, Minnesota. Crookston was a charter member of the Northern League in 1902, playing as the Crookston Crooks before disbanding in 1906. [1] Later, the Pirates played in the Northern League from 1933 to 1941 and were affiliates of the Chicago White Sox (1936), St. Louis Cardinals (1937) and the Boston Red Sox (1938). [2]

The ballpark

From 1936-1941, the Crookston Pirates played at Highland Park. With dimensions of 340-420-329, the park had a capacity of 2,000 (1938). [3] Today, the Highland Park Complex sits on 40 acres and is located at North Central Avenue and Barrette Street.[4][5]

Notable alumni

References

  1. ↑ "Crookston, Minnesota Register History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2016-04-09.
  2. ↑ "View source for Crookston Pirates - BR Bullpen". Baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 2016-04-09.
  3. ↑ "Highland Park Minor League History". Baseball-Reference.com. 2016-02-25. Retrieved 2016-04-09.
  4. ↑ "Highland Park - Crookston, Minnesota". Infosports.com. Retrieved 2016-04-09.
  5. ↑ "Highland Park Complex | City of Crookston, Minnesota". Crookston.mn.us. Retrieved 2016-04-09.
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