1961 Western Carolina League


The 1961 season was the Western Carolina League's 2nd, and 6 teams competed in the league that year. The Shelby Colonels won the 1961 Western Carolina League championship.

Level: D
Season Began: Monday, May 1, 1961
Season Ended: Saturday, August 26, 1961

1961 Western Carolina League Standings
1961 Western Carolina League League Leaders

Belmont Chiefs (39-61) - Roster | Statistics - San Francisco Giants affiliate
Lexington Indians (51-53) - Roster | Statistics
Newton-Conover Twins (36-58) - Roster | Statistics - Milwaukee Braves affiliate
Salisbury Braves (64-38) - Roster | Statistics
Shelby Colonels (51-55) - Roster | Statistics - Pittsburgh Pirates affiliate
Statesville Owls (63-39) - Roster | Statistics - Los Angeles Angels affiliate

      

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