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From 1957 through 1965, the Springfield Giants were the Single-A and Double-A baseball team affiliate of the New York/San Francisco Giants in the Eastern League. The team played at Pynchon Park in Springfield, Massachusetts.

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The Springfield Giants won three consecutive championships in 1959, 1960 (co-champs) and 1961 under manager Andy Gilbert, all leading the way to San Francisco's National League pennant in 1962.

Some Springfield Giants players with Major League experience include:

  • Juan Marichal
  • Felipe Alou
  • Matty Alou
  • Tom Haller
  • Manny Mota
  • Bill Hands
  • Jim Ray Hart
  • Hal Lanier
  • Frank Linzy
  • José Pagán
  • Bob Barton
  • Al Stanek
  • Ernie Bowman
  • Rick Joseph

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    Springfield Giants Wikipedia
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