Watertown Expos
| Watertown Expos 1970–1971 (26 Seasons) [[Watertown, South Dakota]] |
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| Previous | Class A Short Season (1970-1971) |
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Previous leagues
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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 |
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| 1970 | 32-38 | 4th | Bobby Malkmus | None |
| 1971 | 30-40 | 4th | Bob Oldis | None |
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- Sports clubs established in 1970
- Northern League (1902-71) baseball teams
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- Sports clubs disestablished in 1971
- Sports in Watertown, South Dakota
- Montreal Expos minor league affiliates
- Watertown Expos players
