Colorado Springs Sky Sox
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The Colorado Springs Sky Sox were a
Cleveland Indians
(1988–1992). The Sky Sox won the PCL title in 1992 and 1995.
History
From 1950 to 1958, the original incarnation of the
Cleveland Indians. When Denver was awarded a major league franchise for the 1993 season, the new Colorado Rockies arranged for the Sky Sox to become their top farm team.[1]
During their first season, the Sky Sox moved from Spurgeon Stadium (in
above sea level
.
On June 21, 2017, team owner David G. Elmore announced the relocation of the Sky Sox Triple-A franchise to
Rookie Helena Brewers of the Pioneer League relocated to Colorado Springs, operating as the Rocky Mountain Vibes.[4]
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Sky Sox logo (1993–2008) -
Sky Sox cap (2000–2008)
Notable alumni
- Sandy Alomar Jr.
- Nolan Arenado
- Garrett Atkins
- Brad Ausmus
- Albert Belle
- Vinny Castilla
- Alan Cockrell
- Craig Counsell
- Joe Girardi
- Jimmy Gobble
- Carlos González
- Brad Hawpe
- Todd Helton
- Matt Holliday
- Doug Jones
- Gabe Kapler
- Juan Pierre
- Scott Podsednik
- Jim Thome
- Mike Hargrove (Manager)
- Charlie Manuel (Manager)
References
- ^ "Colorado Springs, Colorado Encyclopedia". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved April 23, 2018.
- ^ Knight, Graham (August 9, 2009). "Security Service Field – Colorado Springs Sky Sox". Baseball Pilgrimages. Retrieved April 23, 2018.
- ^ "San Antonio to join PCL beginning in 2019". Pacific Coast League. June 21, 2017. Retrieved June 21, 2017.
- ^ "New Name on Tap for Colorado Springs Pioneer League Team". Ballpark Digest. June 13, 2018. Retrieved June 14, 2018.
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