Winter Haven Super Sox
Winter Haven Super Sox | |
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Minor league affiliations | |
Previous classes | Independent Winter League |
League | Senior Professional Baseball Association |
Division | Northern Division |
Team data | |
Previous parks | Chain of Lakes Park |
The Winter Haven Super Sox were one of the eight original franchises that began play in the
Hall of Famer Ferguson Jenkins
as part of its pitching staff.
[1]
In the league's inaugural season, the Super Sox struggled and went through several managerial changes. Player/manager Bill Lee was replaced after just seven games by Ed Nottle, who was in turn replaced by Leon Roberts. Besides, Doug Griffin served as a coach and Dalton Jones played and coached. Among others, Cecil Cooper retired after just 16 games with the club.[1]
The club finished in last place in the Northern Division and did not make the playoffs. Despite the team's poor performance, pitcher Bill Campbell led the league with a 2.12 ERA. After their first season, the Winter Haven Super Sox ceased operations.[1]
Notable players
- Matt Alexander
- Gary Allenson
- Jim Bibby
- Mark Bomback
- Pedro Borbón
- Bucky Brandon
- Al Bumbry
- Bill Campbell
- Bernie Carbo
- Cecil Cooper
- Mike Cuellar
- Ron Dunn
- Mario Guerrero
- Butch Hobson
- Ferguson Jenkins
- Dalton Jones
- Pete LaCock
- John LaRose
- Bill Lee
- Tom McMillan
- Ed Nottle
- Ben Oglivie
- Joe Pittman
- Gene Richards
- Leon Roberts
- Tony Scott
- Scipio Spinks
- Jim Willoughby
- Rick Wise
- Source: [2]
Sources
- ^ a b c Winter Haven Super Sox History. Fun While It Lasted website. Retrieved on February 22, 2016.
- ^ The Trading Card Database