Watertown Expos
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| Watertown Expos 1970–1971 (26 Seasons) [[Watertown, South Dakota]] |
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| Previous | Class A Short Season (1970-1971) |
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Northern League (1970-1971) |
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| Previous | Montreal Expos (1970-1971) |
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| League titles | None |
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| Nickname | Watertown Expos |
| Ballpark | Watertown Stadium (1970-1971) |
The Watertown Expos were a professional minor league baseballl team that existed from 1970 to 1971 in Watertown, South Dakota, playing two seasons in the Northern League at historic Watertown Stadium.
History
The Expos played in Watertown, beginning in 1970, as members of the Northern League. The Expos were affiliates of the Montreal Expos. When the Northern League folded after the 1971 season, the remaining teams were the Aberdeen Pheasants, Sioux Falls Packers, St. Cloud Rox and Watertown Expos.[1][2]
Ballpark
The Watertwon Expos played at Watertown Stadium, located at 1600 West Kemp Avenue. Still in use today, the ballpark, constructed in 1940, is on the National Register of Historic Places. [3][4]
Notable alumni
- Larry Lintz (1971)
- Dale Murray (1970)
- Tony Scott (1970)
- Dan Warthen (1971)
Year-by-year record
(from Baseball Reference Bullpen)
| Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 32-38 | 4th | Bobby Malkmus | None |
| 1971 | 30-40 | 4th | Bob Oldis | None |
File:Watertown Stadium May 2017.jpg
Watertown Stadium, Former Home of the Staertwon Expos.May, 2017
File:Watertown Stadium May 2017 pano.jpg
Watertown Stadium stands and field, May, 2017
