With future Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda at the helm, the team amassed a 92-56 record and won the PCL Championship, the first of eight PCL Championships the team would win over the next 28 years. Recorded 29 complete games in 78 career starts for Albuquerque. Members of the 1972 Albuquerque Dukes who played in Major League Baseball during their careers were Ron Cey, Sandy Vance, Stan Wall, Jerry Stephenson, Geoff Zahn, Steve Yeager, Tom Tischinski, Von Joshua, Larry Hisle, Steve Huntz, Charlie Hough, Bruce Ellingsen, Joe Ferguson, Tom Paciorek, Davey Lopes, Jose Pena, Rick Rhoden, Doug Rau, Eddie Solomon and Paul Powell. Some defensive statistics Copyright Sports Info Solutions, 2010-2023. Albuquerque didnt field a pro team again until 1932, when the Albuquerque Dons took first place in the Class-D Arizona-Texas League, compiling a 57-42 record. Tom PaciorekOutfielder/Infielder, Albuquerque Dukes (1972)Pacific Coast League Named Minor League Baseball's 1972 Player of the Year by The Sporting News. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. Learn more and register, College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Baseball-Reference and the National Baseball Hall of Fame and All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. The Hall of Fame data is found for the years 1920-1948 and the This data comes from two sources. Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. Joshua won the PCL batting title that year with a .337 average, while adding 47 extra-base hits and. Average attendance is based upon the number of actual home dates where known (most leagues from 1992 and later). Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Baseball and the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. San Diego took over the Beavers/Dukes, and Los Angeles took Las Vegas, renaming the team the Las Vegas 51s for the famed alleged UFO spaceport, Area 51, near Las Vegas. Playoffs - Albuquerque Dukes 3 games, Eugene Emeralds 1. This data comes from two sources. It Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Here were the Special Nights of the 1972 season: due to ongoing research and/or limitations in published sources, so Managed the Dukes to four Pacific Coast League championships (1978, 1980, 1981, and 1982). Hershel MartinOutfielder/Manager, Albuquerque Dukes (1948-51)West Texas-New Mexico League The teams he managed never won fewer than 82 games and amassed a .603 winning percentage in 568 career games. In 1972, he played for the Albuquerque Dukes in the first season as a Triple-A affiliate. Named Minor League Baseball's "King of Baseball" in 2000 after running the Dukes for 21 years. Ht. When the 1972 season began, the Dodgers had moved their Spokane franchise to Albuquerque and the team started playing in the Triple-A Pacific Coast League. JD KailerSports Editor, Albuquerque Journal1950-59 An ambassador and supporter of baseball in Albuquerque for five decades, J.D. With future Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda at the helm, the Dukes amassed a 92-58 record and won the PCL championship, the first of eight for the franchise. The three also got to toss ceremonial first pitches. Here are the regular starters, by position: Tom Paciorek (first base), Davey Lopes (second base), Steve Huntz (shortstop), Cey (third base) and outfielders Larry Hisle, Von Joshua and Paul Powell. The Dukes continued to play in the Texas League until the end of the 1971 season. Managed first Triple-A club to call Albuquerque home and led the 1972 Dukes to a 92-56 record and the Pacific Coast League championship. In 1962 Kansas City management moved the team to the Double-A Texas League, but dropped the team at the end of the season. A fixture at third base for most of his time in an Isotopes uniform, "Woody" was also a fan favorite due to his work ethic and ability to come through in clutch situations. Peanuts: 20 cents Many statistics are incomplete Ironically, that franchise was a charter member of the PCL in 1903 as the original Los Angeles Angels, who had been displaced by the Dodgers in 1958 to spend the next 14 years in Spokane. 2) information is continually unearthed, these numbers will continue to Tom Paciorek drove in 107 runs. The Dukes plated 908 runs, tops in the circuit. The Penguin enjoyed a prolific 17-year Major League career with the Dodgers, Cubs and As, belting 316 home runs with 1,139 RBI in 2,073 games. Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. He belted 70 home runs and had 267 RBI over that period, compiling a career .336 batting average with the Dukes. Among the well-known players to have served with the Dukes are Mike Piazza, Paul Konerko, Pedro Martnez, Orel Hershiser, Kirk Gibson (on major league rehab assignment), Mike Marshall, John Wetteland, Darryl Strawberry (on major league rehab assignment), Eric Karros, Mike Maddux, Ral Mondes, Chan Ho Park, Mike Scioscia, Dave Stewart, Rick Sutcliffe, Fernando Valenzuela, Jos Vizcano, Sid Bream, Rick Rhoden, Steve Sax, Greg Gagne, Eric Young, Mickey Hatcher, Tim Wallach (on major league rehab assignment), Davey Lopes, Steve Yeager, Tom Paciorek, Jos Offerman, Larry Hisle, ric Gagn, Todd Hollandsworth, and Paul Lo Duca. Batted .388 with 14 homers and 58 RBI in 66 games the following season before earning a promotion to Los Angeles. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Joshua won the PCL batting title that year with a .337 average, while adding 47 extra-base hits and 17 stolen bases. Note that our records are missing thousands of players who played Tom Paciorek paced the squad with 27 home runs, while Steve Huntz, Larry Hisle and Ron Cey each walloped 20 or more also. Kansas City dropped the club following that season. His 18 victories in 1981 mark the Dukes' all-time single-season record for wins. It is generally believed that the city of Albuquerque was named in honor of Don Francisco Fernndez de la Cueva, viceroy of New Spain from 1653 to 1660. Manuel played six seasons at the Major League level, before going on to enjoy a 12-year managerial career (Cleveland Indians, 2000-02 and Philadelphia Phillies, 2005-13) that included a World Series title with the Phillies in 2008. His 10.1 strikeouts per nine innings in 1989 are the best in Albuquerque Triple-A history among pitchers with at least 18 starts. All rights reserved. A diminutive lefty who was listed at 57, 150 pounds, Blacksher was a consistent pitcher for the Dukes for two seasons. The Albuquerque Dukes were a minor league baseball team based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Led the '72 team in winning percentage (.909) by going 10-1 that season. All Rights Reserved, The Official Site of the Albuquerque Isotopes, Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park. Copyright 2023 Stats Crew, Stats Crew - The Home of Sports Statistics. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. The Chicago Cubs purchased his contract after the season and he played two more years in the minors, but a career-ending knee injury forced him to retire. Another character that people came to love and, despite being the teams manager for only one year, he frequently came back to visit Albuquerque, even when the Isotopes were the team playing here: Tommy Lasorda. 1972-73 Duquesne Dukes Men's Roster and Stats Previous Season Next Season Record: 16-8 ( Independent ) Coach: Red Manning PS/G: 82.0 (46th of 230) PA/G: 73.0 (82nd of 230) SRS: 8.27 (35th of 215) SOS: 2.03 (62nd of 215) Duquesne (Men's) School History Roster & Stats Polls, Schedule & Results On this page: Roster Per Game Team and Opponent Stats He played 10 years in the major leagues, then turned to coaching, and returned to Albuquerque again as the Dukes hitting coach from 1988-92. Tom Paciorek drove in 107 runs. change. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. league and Latin American baseball. Los Angeles native Willie Crawford was clocked at 9.7 seconds in the 100-yard dash, making him a highly recruited running back for college. Players Main. this study, along with the Negro Leagues Researchers and Authors Group After questionable reader polls results in the Albuquerque Tribune and Albuquerque Journal, the teams general manager, Charlie Blaney, learned fans wanted to return to Dukes. Many thanks to him. In 1968, he played for the Double-A Albuquerque Dodgers in the final season at Tingley Field. Tommy LasordaManager, Albuquerque Dukes (1972)Pacific Coast League Managed first Triple-A club to call Albuquerque home and led the 1972 Dukes to a 92-56 record and the Pacific Coast League championship. We present them here for purely educational purposes. magnanimously provided the framework to make the whole thing possible. He led the 1970 Dodgers with 22 doubles and ranked first on the 1972 Dukes in games played (142), hits (163), home runs (23), RBI (103) and walks (117). 1) The Negro Leagues Researchers the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Tom Bolack / John McMullan Farmington businessman Tom Bolack purchased the Dukes in 1956 and owned/operated the team until 1963. Joe SimpsonOutfielder, Albuquerque Dukes (1974-78)Pacific Coast League Played parts of five seasons with the Dukes, batting .304 in 521 total games. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. One of the biggest trailblazers for integrating baseball in the West, Herbert Harold Briefcase Simpson was one of the last links to Negro League Baseball when he died in 2015. He was selected as the Isotopes Most Valuable Player by his teammates three times (2003, 2005, 2006) and is the Isotopes all-time franchise leader in games played, hits, home runs, RBI, and at bats. His .331 average in 1970 and .329 average in 1972 both ranked second on the respective clubs. Won the '81 Pacific Coast League Most Valuable Player award after batting .373 with 34 home runs and 137 RBI. Australian Football Stats - Australian Football Search All images are property the copyright holder and are displayed here for informational purposes only. Richard "Dick" MootsGraphic DesignerCreator of Albuquerque Dukes Logo (1972) Designer of the iconic Albuquerque Dukes logo, which quickly became synonymous with one of the most successful Minor League Baseball Triple-A franchises in the country. After many years of having a Class AA baseball team in town, the Los Angeles Dodgers were moving their Class AAA affiliate, previously in Spokane, to Albuquerque. And many people assumed the citys teams name would remain the Dodgers. It appears in its original form at The Dukes played the Chicago Cubs that night. But it was fun while it lasted, and the next year, the drought began. and Authors Group put together by the National Baseball Hall of Fame Cards General Manager Branch Rickey called the new ballpark one of the finest minor league parks in America. The Cardinals finished the season that year at 56-59 to wind up in third place, but won the Arizona-Texas League Championship Series, defeating the El Paso Texans four games to three. Much of the play-by-play, game results, and transaction information both shown and used to create certain data sets was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted by RetroSheet. Batted .346 and stole 45 bases for 1981 PCL Champion Dukes, considered to be one of the best teams in Minor League Baseball history. Lasorda led the team to the Pacific Coast League championship, and when 1973 rolled around, he was on Dodgers manager Walt Alstons coaching staff. Soccer Stats - MLS - Women's - Division II & III - NASL - MASL - MISL - Search The Dukes plated 908 runs, tops in the circuit. this database is the largest dataset ever made publically available Among the managers of the Dukes were Lasorda, Del Crandall, Bill Russell, Kevin Kennedy, Rick Dempsey, Terry Collins and Mike Scioscia. Current Rosters; Detroit Tigers | Mississippi Braves. Here you will find all things Albuquerque Dukes! Bill Pettus skirted the so-called gentlemens agreement for many years, playing baseball in 1902 and 1903 in Albuquerque, the only Black player on an otherwise all-White team. Item is in nice condition for age - there is a bit of damage to front cover and the center page 1970 Albuquerque Dodgers Roster Texas League ( TL) - Class: AA Team Record: 83-52 Finished 1st in the TL's West Division Manager: Del Crandall (83-52) Affiliation: Los Angeles Dodgers Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Ballpark: All-Sports Stadium Attendance: 177,747, Avg. The official 2022-23 Men's Basketball Roster for the Duke University . Helped usher in a new era of Albuquerque professional baseball by working in the booth during the Isotopes' first three seasons of existence. please be assured that we are aware there are issues with the data and CharlieHoughPitcher, Albuquerque Dodgers (1967-69)Texas LeaguePitcher, Albuquerque Dukes (1972)Pacific Coast League A member of the Double-A Dodgers (1967-69) and Triple-A Dukes (1972), the knuckleballer went a combined 32-25 with a 3.80 ERA in 119 career games with Albuquerque. their records to light as soon as suitable records are available for A few days after graduating from El Cerrito High in Northern California, pitcher Grover Blacksher was signed by the Oakland Oaks of the Pacific Coast League and assigned to the Albuquerque Dukes in the West Texas-NM League. He batted .298 in 74 games with the Double-A Albuquerque Dodgers in 1968 and later served as hitting coach for the Dukes for a five-year period from 1988-1992, helping guide the team to PCL Championship in 1990. In 2003, the club's inaugural season, Treanor led the Isotopes to their first division title. Under the direction of Larry Lester, Wayne Stivers and Dick Clark, All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. The Dodgers scored 651 runs and conceded 617 runs, most in the circuit. He posted a cumulative 3.91 ERA and 20 saves in 96 games pitched over the two seasons. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Batted .309 and racked up a team-high 88 walks while helping lead the Dukes to a 1978 PCL Co-Championship. Mike RobertsBroadcaster, Albuquerque Dukes (1982-99)Albuquerque Isotopes (2003-05)Pacific Coast League The "Voice Of The Dukes," and a local broadcasting legend, was a mainstay behind the microphone for the Dukes for 17 years. Baseball-Reference and the National Baseball Hall of Fame and by Gary Ashwill with the participation of many historians of Negro Once here, Blaney held a contest to decide the team's name, Dukes or Dodgers, which was easily won by the Dukes. Some high school data is courtesy David McWater. Jesse PriestPitcher, Albuquerque Dukes (1951-52)West Texas-New Mexico League Recorded a 38-13 record over two seasons with the Dukes, including a 19-4 record with a 3.15 ERA in 1951. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Anniversary 1972 Dukes Batter T-Shirt From $26.00 USD Albuquerque Dukes 50 Yr. Some high school data is courtesy David McWater. His 14 saves in '72 finished second on the club. Hot dogs: 35 cents These Dukes folded that same year. Charlie BlaneyGeneral Manager, Albuquerque Dukes (1972-74)Pacific Coast LeagueGeneral Manager, Albuquerque Dodgers (1969-71)Texas League Affable General Manager was primarily responsible for bringing Triple-A baseball to Albuquerque, convincing the Dodgers to move their top affiliate from Spokane, WA to the Duke City. Pettus was manager and team captain in 1905 for a team made up of 10 Mexicans and 2 Blacks. Soccer Stats - MLS - Women's - Division II & III - NASL - MASL - MISL - Search Much of that team, including Lasorda, helped the Dodgers win pennants in 1977, 1978 and 1981, and a World Series in 1981. Minor League Baseball has announced the launch of The Nine, a new, Black-community focused outreach platform specifically designed to honor and celebrate the historic impact numerous Black baseball pioneers made on the sport. John McMullan was a local Albuquerque businessman who worked hand-in-hand with Bolack to promote baseball in this community and helped forge the great relationship between Albuquerque and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Kevin KennedyManager, Albuquerque Dukes (1989-91)Catcher, Albuquerque Dukes (1982-83)Pacific Coast League One of the most successful field managers in the history of the Dukes, he led his teams to a .595 winning percentage during his three seasons at the helm of Albuquerque's Triple-A team. Tickets cost $1.50 for adult general admission, $2 for reserved seats and $2.50 for box seats; students and military members could get in for a buck; children 12 and under were admitted for 50 cents. . The Dons Dick Gyselman led the league in batting average, runs, and hits. The Dukes plated 908 runs, tops in the circuit. Joshua was inducted into the Albuquerque Professional Baseball Hall of Fame in 2014. His voice was synonymous with professional and amateur sports in the Land of Enchantment. . change. That was Game 2 of the playoff series against Lubbock. The Albuquerque Dukes of the Pacific Coast League ended the 1972 season with a record of 92 wins and 56 losses, first in the league's East Division. Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. Tom Paciorek paced the squad with 27 home runs, while Steve Huntz, Larry Hisle and Ron Cey each walloped 20 or more also. The club featured, among others, future Major League stars Burt Hooton, Charlie Hough, Larry Hisle, Tom Paciorek, and Von Joshua and is considered by many to be one of the best Minor League squads in baseball history. All rights reserved. Perhaps most importantly, it builds upon the seminal work of Ed Washuta, who Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 1:07PM. A major condition of moving the team was that either a new stadium be built or that Albuquerque Sports Stadium be renovated. The 1981 Dukes were recognized as the eleventh best minor league baseball team of all time, and the only team in the top 20 to play after 1943. By Gary Herron | Sports Editor | Jul 24, 2022 | Sports, It was 1972. Do you have a blog? In 1956 the Dukes started play in the Class-A Western League as a New York Giants affiliate. The estimated price of the sale was $10-12 million. Not only was Stu a fixture at nearly 700 Isotopes games, he announced UNM football, basketball, and soccer games for two decades and also was the voice for high school championship games for the New Mexico Activities Association. The nickname became the Dodgers from 1965-71, but fans seemingly wanted a return to Dukes. Hurled 15 complete games in his four seasons with the Dukes. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Was named the 1990 Minor League Baseball "Manager of the Year" byBaseball America. The Albuquerque Isotopes will look back at the rich history of Black ballplayers in the Duke City by highlighting the Top Nine over various eras. Guice was unstoppable, compiling a .351 batting average, 32 doubles, 18 triples, 23 home runs and 145 RBIs in 139 games. It incorporates the work of many stalwart baseball McBean reached the majors in 1969 with the expansion San Diego Padres, where he pitched in five games, but that proved to the final season of his career. Full-year historical Major League statistics provided by Pete Palmer and Gary Gillette of Hidden Game Sports. Tom Paciorek paced the squad with 27 home runs, while Steve Huntz, Larry Hisle and Ron Cey each walloped 20 or more also. Perhaps most importantly, it builds upon the seminal work of Ed Washuta, who Persons data from the Chadwick Baseball Bureau are Copyright Chadwick Baseball Bureau, and are made available under the Open Data Commons Attribution License. [1] During that season, KTLA, a Los Angeles-area television station, broadcast several games live from Albuquerque Sports Stadium during the players' strike that disrupted the season. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. His 780 games managed ranks second-most in the history of the Triple-A Albuquerque Dukes, earning a 388-392 cumulative record. He was a key contributor to their 2005 World Series Championship, earning ALCS MVP honors. provided by Larry Lester, Wayne Stivers and Dick Clark of the Negro We will bring In 1958 they switched to being the Cincinnati Reds affiliate, but the Western League folded at the end of the season. league and Latin American baseball. 1) The Negro Leagues Researchers and Authors Group put together by the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum thanks to a grant provided by Major League Baseball. the Minor Leagues Committee of the Society for American Baseball Research. Where the number of home dates is not known, the average is calculated using half the team's total games. At age 18, Blacksher nearly threw a no-hitter for the Dukes on Sept. 13, 1953, giving up one hit in the eighth inning of a 5-0 win over Lubbock. due to ongoing research and/or limitations in published sources, so in the Negro Leagues for minor league teams, independent teams, Professional baseball returned again to the Duke City in 1937, as Rio Grande Park, later renamed Tingley Field, was opened by the Albuquerque Cardinals. Dennis LewallynPitcher, Albuquerque Dukes (1975-80)Pacific Coast League The Albuquerque Dukes' all-time leader in career wins (74), games (232), and saves (51). Named 1981's Player of the Year by The Sporting News and the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues. from and provided by the Negro Leagues Database, a project organized Copyright 2023 Stats Crew, Stats Crew - The Home of Sports Statistics. Kevin Johnson, Bob McConnell, Jack Morris, and Ray Nemec, as well as members of Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. The team won PCL titles in 1990 and '94, and posted the PCL's best overall record in 1991. The Dukes returned to Albuquerque in 1960, playing as an affiliate for the Kansas City Athletics (now Oakland Athletics) in the Class D Sophomore League. researchers, including Cliff Blau, Art Cantu, Frank Hamilton, Reed Howard, Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. The 1972 team included OF Von Joshua, 3B Ron Cey, OF Larry Hisle, 2B Davey Lopes, OF/1B Tom Paciorek, and pitchers Doug Rau, Geoff Zahn, and Charlie Hough. Was also named to several post-season All-Star teams. That 1972 team, featuring future big leaguers Charlie Hough, Davey Lopes, Ron Cey, Larry Hisle, Tom Paciorek, and Von Joshua (among others). It contains data culled from He caught for the Santa Fe Salmon Grays in 1907. As new credible Find out more. Pettus also made money boxing and working the coal mines near Madrid, NM. 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