Duluth-Superior Dukes (1960-1970 team)

For the independent league team, see Duluth-Superior Dukes

The Duluth-Superior Dukes were a minor league baseball team that played from 1960 to 1970 in the Northern League. 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. They played their home games at Wade Stadium.

They were formed in 1960, replacing the Duluth-Superior White Sox. Prior to 1956, the Duluth Dukes and the Superior Blues competed against each other as separate entities in the Northern League.

Year-by-year record

(from Baseball Reference)

Year	Record	Finish	Manager	Playoffs
1960	70-51	2nd	Frank Carswell	Lost League Finals
1961	76-52	1st	Bob Swift	Lost in 1st round
1962	69-55	2nd	Al Lakeman	Lost in 1st round
1963	77-43	1st	Bob Mavis	2nd in Baukol Playoffs
1964	61-55	3rd	Gail Henley	2nd in Baukol Playoffs
1965	31-35	2nd	Doc Daugherty	none
1966	29-36	4th	Joe Grace	none
1967	30-39	5th	Ira Hutchinson	none
1968	31-39	4th	Bruce Andrew	none
1969	46-23	1st	Pel Austin	League Champs
1970	48-21	1st	Joe Sparks	League Champs

See also

• Duluth Dukes

References

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