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Holdrege White Sox
Minor league affiliations
Previous classesClass D (1956–1959)
LeagueNebraska State League (1956-1959)
Major league affiliations
Previous teams
Minor league titles
League titles None
Team data
Previous names
  • Holdrege White Sox (1956-1958)
Previous parks
Holdrege Fairgrounds Park

The Holdrege White Sox were a minor league baseball team that played in the short-season Class D Nebraska State League from 1956 to 1959. Based in Holdrege, Nebraska, they were an affiliate of the Chicago White Sox. Holdrege played their home games at Holdrege Fairgrounds Park.

Notable alumni

The ballpark

The White Sox played at Holdrege Fairgrounds Park, without a grass infield. The field is still in use today at the Phelps County Fairgrounds. On July 24, 1956 the wooden grandstands burned down. The bleachers were quickly replaced and some damaged light poles were also replaced at the ballpark. The park was a favorite of hitters, averaging about three home runs per game.[1][2]

Holdrege had a tradition of Saturday night being "shopping night" in the business district. As a result, Holdrege played Saturday games during the afternoon, as the city's electrical system could not support lights in both the business district and the ballpark being on at the same time.[3]

On opening day in 1956, fans came to the Hotel Dale in Holdrege to see Carl Hubbell who was a participant in opening day festivities at Fairgrounds Park.[4]

Year-by-year record

(from [1])

Year Record Finish Manager Playoffs
1956 33-30 6th Frank Scalzi none
1957 33-23 3rd Frank Parenti none
1958 29-34 6th George Noga none
1959 39-23 2nd Frank Parenti League Champions

References