1953 Carolina League


The 1953 season was the Carolina League's 12th, and 8 teams competed in the league that year. The Danville Leafs won the 1953 Carolina League championship.

Level: B
Season Began: Wednesday, April 22, 1953
Season Ended: Monday, September 7, 1953

1953 Carolina League Standings
1953 Carolina League League Leaders

Burlington-Graham Pirates (75-65) - Roster | Statistics - Pittsburgh Pirates affiliate
Danville Leafs (79-59) - Roster | Statistics - New York Giants affiliate
Durham Bulls (64-75) - Roster | Statistics - Detroit Tigers affiliate
Fayetteville Athletics (44-95) - Roster | Statistics - Philadelphia Athletics affiliate
Greensboro Patriots (70-70) - Roster | Statistics - Boston Red Sox affiliate
Raleigh Capitals (83-57) - Roster | Statistics
Reidsville Luckies (73-66) - Roster | Statistics
Winston-Salem Cardinals (69-70) - Roster | Statistics - St. Louis Cardinals affiliate


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