Valdosta Tigers

The Valdosta Tigers were a "Class-D" minor league baseball team, based in Valdosta, Georgia, that operated in the Georgia–Florida League, from 1939 to 1958. The club played its home games at Pendleton Park, which was located on the current site of South Georgia Medical Center.

Valdosta Tigers
1939–1958
(1939–1942, 1946–1958)
Valdosta, Georgia
Minor league affiliations
Previous classesClass D
LeagueGeorgia–Florida League
Major league affiliations
Previous teams
Minor league titles
League titles (2)
  • 1956
  • 1958
Team data
Previous names
  • Valdosta Tigers (1954–1958)
  • Valdosta Browns (1953)
  • Valdosta Dodgers (1946–1952)
  • Valdosta Trojans (1939–1942)
Previous parks
Pendleton Park

History

They club through a number of affiliations and names during their existence. The team was originally an affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates affiliate, known as the Valdosta Trojans. In 1941, the team became an affiliate for the Los Angeles Dodgers. The team folded in 1942, however after World War II ended, Valdosta received another team in the Georgia–Florida League, the Valdosta Dodgers, which was once again affiliated with the Brooklyn Dodgers.[1]

In 1953, the Dodgers moved their operations to Thomasville, to become the Thomasville Dodgers. However, the St. Louis Browns took over the Valdosta team, which was then renamed the Valdosta Browns. A year later, the Browns left and the Detroit Tigers moved their Georgia–Florida League team to Valdosta. The renamed Valdosta Tigers then played from 1954 to 1958.[2]

The ballpark

Valdosta teams played at Pendleton Park which was located on Woodrow Wilson Drive, at a site near the city library and South Georgia Medical Center.">[3]

Notable alumni

Seasons

(from Trojans Baseball Reference Bullpen) (from Dodgers Baseball Reference Bullpen) (from Browns Baseball Reference Bullpen) (from Tigers Baseball Reference Bullpen)

YearRecordFinishManagerPlayoff Series'
193973-632ndBill MorrellWon First Round
vs. Waycross Bears (3-2)
Lost League Finals
vs. Albany Cardinals (4-0)
194076-613rdBill MorrellLost in 1st round
vs. Waycross Bears (3-0)
194185-512ndStew HofferthLost in 1st round
vs. Thomasville Lookouts (3-1)
194281-451stStew Hofferth / Clancy OdellWon First Round
vs. Moultrie Packers (3-1)
Lost League Finals
vs. Waycross Bears (4-1)
194664-614thBill WelpLost in 1st round
vs. Moultrie Packers (3-1)
194754-847thHugh HollidayDid not qualify
194881-582ndLou RochelliLost in 1st round
vs. Albany Cardinals (3-1)
194986-542ndDoc AlexsonLost in 1st round
vs. Waycross Bears (3-0)
195081-562ndStan WasiakLost in 1st round
vs. Tallahassee Pirates (4-3)
195181-451stStan WasiakLost in 1st round
vs. Tifton Blue Sox (4-1)
195281-581stJohn AngeloneWon 1-Game Playoff
vs. Waycross Bears (1-0)
Lost in 1st round
vs. Tifton Blue Sox (4-0)
195355-817thRollie Stuckmeyer / Gil TorresDid not qualify
195468-705thMarv Owen (29-52) / Stan Wasiak (39-28)Did not qualify
195568-704thStan WasiakLost in 1st round
vs. Brunswick Pirates (3-2)
195694-451stBill AdairLeague Champs
No playoff system
195777-622ndStan WasiakLost League Finals
vs. Albany Cardinals (3-2)
195875-522ndStubby OvermireLeague Champs
vs. Albany Cardinals (3-1)

References
  1. Malone, Christian (October 31, 2012). "Baseball in Valdosta". Valdosta Daily Times.
  2. Malone, Christian (October 31, 2012). "Baseball in Valdosta". Valdosta Daily Times.
  3. http://valdostamuseum.com/exhibitions/online-exhibits-2/baseball-in-valdosta/pro-baseball/


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