Rockford Rox

The Rockford Rox were a minor league baseball team located in Rockford, Illinois. From 1917 to 1923, they played in the Class B Illinois–Indiana–Iowa League, and from 1947 to 1949, they played in the Class C Central Association.[1]

One player has been played for the Rockford Rox and in the Majors which was "Corky" Harold Lewis Valentine. (Pitcher, Cinncinati Reds)[2]

Year-by-year record

Year Record Finish Manager Playoffs
1917 39-21 2nd Frank Reynolds season shortened to July 8
1919 63-60 4th John Castle none
1920 70-70 3rd Jim Shollenberger / Harry Brant none
1921 72-64 2nd Harry Brant none
1922 74-65 5th Harry Brant none
1923 76-63 2nd Harry Rigsby none
1947 68-57 3rd Cyril Pfeifer lost in 1st round
1948 56-72 5th Cyril Pfeifer / Paul O'Dea / Cyril Pfeifer
1949 38-91 6th Robert Dill / Fred Lietz

References

  1. "Rockford, Illinois Minor League History". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 2011-02-11.
  2. "Corky Valentine Statistics and History | Baseball-Reference.com". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2015-12-03.


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