Caldwell Cubs
History
A rookie league affiliate of the Chicago Cubs, the team played in the Pioneer League from 1964 through 1971, and their home field was Simplot Stadium in Caldwell. During their first three seasons, they were known as the Treasure Valley Cubs as nearby Boise had lost its minor league team after the 1963 season.
The Treasure Valley Cubs were champions of the Pioneer League in their first two seasons, and were runners-up in 1966. Lack of attendance was cited as the reason for the club's demise in January 1972; they drew only 11,000 at home during the 1971 season, an average of 315 per game.
Ballpark
The Caldwell Cubs played at Simplot Stadium, at 2415 Blaine Street in Caldwell. Part of the Canyon County Fairgrounds, the venue is still in use today by the teams of the College of Idaho.
Notable alumni
- Joe Decker (1965)
- Oscar Gamble (1968)
- Ken Holtzman (1965) 2x MLB All-Star
- Pete LaCock (1970)
- Dennis Lamp (1971)
- Joe Niekro (1966) MLB All-Star
- Billy North (1969) 2x AL Stolen Base Leader
- Frank Reberger (1966) Caldwell Native
- Ken Rudolph (1965)
- Bill Stoneman (1966) MLB All-Star
References
- ^ "Treasure Valley wraps up title". Spokane Daily Chronicle. Washington. Associated Press. September 1, 1965. p. 34.
- ^ "Series to settle Pioneer League crown". Spokane Daily Chronicle. Washington. Associated Press. September 1, 1966. p. 28.
- ^ "Cubs drop Caldwell Pioneer League club". Palm Beach Post-Times. Florida. Associated Press. January 15, 1972. p. C5.
- ^ "Chicago Cubs pull franchise at Caldwell". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Idaho. Associated Press. January 16, 1972. p. 15.
- ^ "Simplot Stadium, Caldwell, Idaho". www.charliesballparks.com.
External links
- Baseball Reference – Caldwell teams
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