Pittsfield Red Sox
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- Red Sox Affiliate: 1965-1969
- League: Eastern League
- Stadium: Wahconah Park
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Team History
The Red Sox moved from Reading, PA in 1965, moving their AA team to New England for the first time. The move would immediately pay dividends, as the Sox, led by Eddie Popowski won the Eastern League Championship. George Scott led the team by winning the Eastern League Triple Crown.
The Sox would win the Regular Season Pennant in 1968 as well, but would not win the Championship.
1969 would be the final season in Pittsfield, as they moved to Pawtucket RI for the 1970 Season.
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Teams and Managers
- 1965 85-55-1 Manager: Eddie Popowski
- 1966 68-71 Manager: Eddie Popowski
- 1967 75-62 Manager: Billy Gardner
- 1968 84-55-1 Manager: Billy Gardner
- 1969 68-72-1 Manager: Billy Gardner
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League Leaders
Batting Average
- 1965 - George Scott - .319
- 1968 - Tony Torchia - .294
Home Runs
- 1965 - George Scott - 25
- 1968 - Carmen Fanzone - 17
RBIs
- 1965 - George Scott - 94
- 1966 - Tony Torchia - 83
- 1968 - Carmen Fanzone - 75
Wins
- 1965 - Bill McLeod - 18
- 1966 - Jerry Hudgins - 15
- 1968 - Richard Baney - 14
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No Hitters
- 1967 - Bobby Guindon [7 innings]
- 1967 - Bill Farmer [7 innings]
- 1969 - Ivy Washington [Lost]
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Pittsfield Red Sox to the Majors
- Jerry Moses
- George Scott
- Reggie Smith
- Gary Waslewski
- Billy Conigliaro
- Carmen Fanzone
- Jerry Janeski
- Sparky Lyle
- Bob Montgomery
- Ken Wright
- Ken Brett
- Ron Klimkowski
- Luis Alvarado
- Carlton Fisk
- Buddy Hunter
- Bill Lee
- Rick Miller
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Trivia
- Billy McLeod led the Eastern League in Wins in 1965, going 18-0.
- Fenway Park hosted a Pittsfield game in 1968. Pittsfield faced the Pawtucket Indians. Prior to the 2006 Futures at Fenway, it is the last regular season minor league game held at Fenway.
- Wachonah Park now hosts the NECBL Pittsfield Dukes, owned by former Sox GM Dan Duquette.
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