Shreveport Captains

The Shreveport Captains (1971–2000) and Shreveport Swamp Dragons (2001–02) were a professional minor-league baseball team based in Shreveport, Louisiana. They were affiliated with the California Angels (1971–72), Milwaukee Brewers (1973–74), Pittsburgh Pirates (1975–78) and San Francisco Giants (1979–2002).

Shreveport Captains
Minor league affiliations
ClassDouble-A
Previous leagues
Texas League
Major league affiliations
Previous teams
Minor league titles
League titles 3 (1990, 1991, 1995)
Division titles 5 (1976, 1990, 1991, 1995, 1997)
First-half titles 10 (1987, 1988, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1994, 1995, 1997,1999, 2000)
Second-half titles 7 (1979, 1986, 1989, 1991, 1993, 1995, 1997)
Team data
Previous names
  • Shreveport Captains (1971–2000)
  • Shreveport Swamp Dragons (2001–02)
MascotThe Captain (1991–2000)
Previous parks
Fair Grounds Field (1986–2002)
  • SPAR Stadium (1971–1985)

After the 2002 season, the team moved to Frisco, Texas, to become the Frisco RoughRiders.

Season-by-season

Year Record Finish Manager Playoffs
197169–735thLes Moss
197264–767thNorm Sherry
197370–683rdGene Freese
197459–797thGene Freese / Ken McBride
197576–522ndTim Murtaugh
197670–663rdJohnny LiponLost League Finals
197762–685th (t)Johnny Lipon/ Tim Murtaugh
197855–817thSteve Demeter
197973–623rdAndy GilbertLost in 1st round
198049–878thAndy Gilbert
198168–675thJack Mull
198262–737thJack Mull
198372–642ndDuane Espy
198459–777thDuane Espy
198572–643rdDuane Espy
198680–562ndWendell KimLost in 1st round
198778–571stJack MullLost in 1st round
198874–623rdJack MullLost in 1st round
198975–612ndBill EversLost in 1st round
199065–686thBill EversTexas League Champs
199186–501stBill EversTexas League Champs
199277–591st (t)Bill RobinsonLost League Finals
199366–707thRon WotusLost in 1st round
199473–633rdRon WotusLost in 1st round
199588–471stRon WotusTexas League Champs
199673–663rdFrank Cacciatore
199776–622ndCarlos LezcanoLost League Finals
199857–838thMike Hart
199971–694thShane TurnerLost in 1st round
200058–818thBill HayesLost in 1st round
200154–818thBill Russell
200260–797thMario Mendoza

Major league alumni

References

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