Duluth-Superior Dukes (1956–70)

The Duluth-Superior Dukes were a minor league baseball team, that represented Duluth, Minnesota and Superior, Wisconsin, playing from 1956 to 1970 in the Northern League.

Duluth-Superior Dukes
19561970
Duluth, Minnesota
Minor league affiliations
Previous classes
  • A- (1966–1970)
  • A (1963–1965)
  • C (1956–1962)
LeagueNorthern League
Major league affiliations
Previous teams
Minor league titles
League titles 1956, 1961, 1963, 1969, 1970
Team data
Previous names
  • Duluth-Superior Dukes (1960–1970)
  • Duluth-Superior White Sox (1956–1959)
Previous parks
Wade Stadium

History

The franchise formed in 1956 as the Duluth-Superior White Sox after a merger of the Duluth Dukes and the Superior Blues. The team name was changed back to the Dukes in 1960.

From 1960 to 1964, they were affiliated with the Detroit Tigers. In 1965, they were affiliated with the Tigers and Chicago Cubs. In 1966, they were affiliated with the Cubs. In 1967, they were affiliated with the Cubs and Chicago White Sox. From 1968 to 1970, they were affiliated with the White Sox alone.

The ballpark

The Dukes played their home games at Wade Stadium, located at 101 N. 35th Avenue West Duluth, Minnesota 55807. The stadium, built in 1940 is still in use today as home to the Duluth Huskies.

Notable alumni

Other Major League player alumni

(from baseball-reference.com)

Year-by-year record

(from Baseball Reference)

YearRecordFinishManagerPlayoffs
196070-512ndFrank CarswellLost League Finals
196176-521stBob SwiftLost in 1st round
196269-552ndAl LakemanLost in 1st round
196377-431stBob Mavis2nd in Baukol Playoffs
196461-553rdGail Henley2nd in Baukol Playoffs
196531-352ndDoc Daughertynone
196629-364thJoe Gracenone
196730-395thIra Hutchinsonnone
196831-394thBruce Andrewnone
196946-231stPel AustinLeague Champs
197048-211stJoe SparksLeague Champs


References

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