From Chapter 1:

1956-1960: The Judgment of 8,000 People

1957-1960

On the Field
Year
Record
Place
Manager
League format
Playoff results
1957
74-80
5
 Cot Deal 1 div. (8 teams) Did not qualify
1958
77-75
3
 Cot Deal 1 div. (8 teams) L. in first round to Toronto 4-1
1959
74-80
5
 Deal/Clyde King* 1 div. (8 teams) Did not qualify
1960
81-73
3
 Clyde King 1 div. (8 teams) D. Richmond in first round 4-1
   

L . in Governors Cup finals to Toronto 4-1

Off the Field
Year
General Manager
President
Paid Attendance
Profit/Loss
1957
George Sisler Jr.
Morrie Silver
253,070
-$5,799
1958
George Sisler Jr.
Frank Horton
282,259
-$6,607
1959
George Sisler Jr.
Frank Horton
251,231
+$3,935
1960
George Sisler Jr.
Frank Horton
239,254
-$57,099

 

Notes:

  • Attendance figures include any playoff and exhibition games.
  • 1959: Cot Deal resigns on Aug. 1 with a record of 53-59; Clyde King named manager on Aug. 2, takes over on Aug. 3. Team 0-2 under interim manager Bob Keegan. Team finishes with 20-17 record under King.

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