From Chapter 6:

1983-1985: The Darkness and the Dawn


1983-1985

On the Field

Year
Record
Place
Manager
League format
Playoff results
1983
65-75
5
Lance Nichols 1 div. (8 teams) Did not qualify
1958
52-88
8
Frank Verdi 1 div. (8 teams) Did not qualify
1959
58-81
7
Verdi/Mark Wiley* 1 div. (8 teams) Did not qualify

Off the Field

Year
General Manager
President
Paid Attendance
Profit/Loss
1983
Bob Goughan/Bill Terlecky
Ray Sorg
284,046
+$104,000
1984
Bob Goughan/Bill Terlecky
Fred Strauss
197,501
+$27,561
1985
Bob Goughan
Fred Strauss
214,674
+$55,488

 

Notes:

  • Attendance figures include any playoff and exhibition games.
  • 1985: Frank Verdi fired as manager on June 17 with a 18-40 record. Mark Wiley (40-41) serves as interim manager for remainder of season.

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