1956 Carolina League


The 1956 season was the Carolina League's 15th, and 8 teams competed in the league that year. The Fayetteville Highlanders won the 1956 Carolina League championship.

Level: B
Season Began: Tuesday, April 17, 1956
Season Ended: Monday, September 3, 1956

1956 Carolina League Standings
1956 Carolina League League Leaders

Danville Leafs (83-69) - Roster | Statistics - New York Giants affiliate
Durham Bulls (84-69) - Roster | Statistics - Detroit Tigers affiliate
Fayetteville Highlanders (78-71) - Roster | Statistics - Cleveland Indians affiliate
Greensboro Patriots (75-79) - Roster | Statistics - Boston Red Sox affiliate
High Point-Thomasville Hi-Toms (91-63) - Roster | Statistics - Cincinnati Redlegs affiliate
Kinston Eagles (66-87) - Roster | Statistics - Pittsburgh Pirates affiliate
Wilson Tobs (72-79) - Roster | Statistics - Philadelphia Phillies affiliate
Winston-Salem Twins (59-91) - Roster | Statistics - New York Yankees affiliate


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