Rockford Rox

Rockford Rox
  • 1871–1949
  • (1871, 1888, 1891–1892, 1895–1897, 1899, 1901–1904, 1908–1914, 1916–1917, 1919–1923, 1947–1949)
  • Rockford, Illinois
Minor league affiliations
ClassIndependent (1871, 1888, 1891–1892)
Class B (1895–1899) Class D (1901)
Class B 1902–1904
Class D 1908–1914
Class B (1916–1917, 1919–1923)
Class C (1947–1949)
LeagueNational Association of Base Ball Players (1871)
Northwestern League (1879)
Central Interstate League (1888)
Illinois-Iowa League (1891–1892)
Western Association (1895–1897, 1899)
Illinois–Indiana–Iowa League (1901–1904)
Wisconsin-Illinois League (1908-1911–1913)
Wisconsin-Illinois League (1914)
Illinois–Indiana–Iowa League(1916–1917, 1919–1923)
Central Association (1947–1949)
Major league affiliations
TeamCincinnati Reds (1947-1949)
Minor league titles
League titles (2)
  • 1902
  • 1911
Team data
NameRockford Forest Citys (1871)
Rockford White Stockings (1879)
Rockford (1888)
Rockford Hustlers (1891–1892)
Rockford Forest City (1895–1897)
Rockford Rough Riders (1899)
Rockford Red Sox (1901–1904)
Rockford Reds (1908–1910)
Rockford Wolverines (1911–1913)
Rockford Wolves (1914)
Rockford Wakes (1915–1916)
Rockford Rox (1917, 1919–1923)
Rockford Peaches (AAGPBL) (1943–1954)
Rockford Rox (1947–1949)
BallparkAgricultural Society Fair Grounds (1871)
Fairgrounds Park (1879–1899)
Kishwaukee Park (1901–1923)
Blackhawk Park (1947–1949)

The Rockford Rox was the primary moniker of the minor league baseball teams based in Rockford, Illinois, between 1871 and 1949. In an era of early baseball, Rockford hosted teams in numerous leagues beginning in 1871. From 1916 to 1923, the Rox played in the Class B level Illinois–Indiana–Iowa League, and from 1947 to 1949, they played in the Class C level Central Association. The Rockford Rox were preceded by the Rockford Red Sox (1901–1904) and Rockford Wakes (1914–1916) in the Illinois–Indiana–Iowa League. Several other Rockford teams played in various leagues leading up to the Rox. The Rockford Rox were an affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds from 1947 to 1949.

During this era, Rockford was also home to the women's professional baseball Rockford Peaches of the AAGPBL from 1943 to 1954. The Rox were succeeded in minor league baseball by the 1988 Rockford Expos, who began play as members of the Midwest League.[1]

History

Minor league baseball began in Rockford, Illinois with the 1871 Rockford Forest Citys. The Forest Citys, also known as the "Forest City Club," played as members of the 1871 National Association, finishing with a record of 4–21, with Baseball Hall of Fame member Cap Anson on the team. This was one of the first professional leagues. Rockford had previously hosted amateur teams with the same name. Rockford played only the 1871 season in the National Association.[2]

In 1879, the Rockford White Stockings played in the Northwestern League, where they finished with a record of 13–9.[3]

Rockford became members of the Central Interstate League in 1888. On June 26, 1888, the Rockford team had a record of 11–23 when it disbanded.[4][5]

In 1891, the Rockford Hustlers joined the Illinois-Iowa League, where they played two seasons. The Hustlers finished with a record of 54–47, to place 3rd in 1891. The Hustlers had a record of 46–38 and placed 2nd in 1892. After four teams in the league disbanded during the 1892 season, the Illinois-Iowa league folded when the season concluded.[4]

Rockford Forest City (1895–1897) and the Rockford Rough Riders (1899) played os members of the Western Association. In their three seasons, Rockford Forest City finished with records of 66–60 (4th), 44–37 (4th) and 70–55 (3rd), disbanding after the 1897 season.[4] The Rockford Rough Riders rejoined the Western Association in 1899. The Western Association disbanded on June 16, 1899, with the Rockford Rough Riders in 2nd place with a 20–16 record.[4][6]

The 1901 Rockford Red Sox became charter members of the Illinois-Indiana-Iowa League (nicknamed the Three-I league).[7] Rockford joined the Bloomington Blues, Cedar Rapids Rabbitts, Davenport River Rats, Decatur Commodores, Evansville River Rats, Rock Island Islanders and Terre Haute Hottentots as fellow charter members. After finishing with a record of 57–55 to place fourth in 1901, the Red Sox won the 1902 Illinois-Indiana-Iowa League Championship with a 74–52 record.[4] After finishing last with a 48–76 record in 1904, Rockford folded after the season, replaced by the Peoria Distillers in the 1905 Illinois-Indiana-Iowa League.[4]

In 1908, the Rockford Reds became charter members of the Wisconsin-Illinois League.[8] The 1908 Reds were charter members of the Wisconsin-Illinois League, along with the Fond du Lac Cubs, Freeport Pretzels, Green Bay Tigers, LaCrosse Pinks, Madison Senators, Oshkosh Indians and Wausau Lumberjacks. The Rockford Reds (1908– 1910) were renamed the Rockford Wolverines (1911-1913)[9] and Rockford Wolves (1914),[10] while remaining in the Wisconsin-Illinois League. The 1911 Rockford Wolverines captured the Wisconsin-Illinois League Championship with a 74–46 record. The Wisconsin-Illinois League folded after the 1914 season.[4]

In 1915, the Rockford Wakes rejoined the Illinois-Indiana-Iowa League,[11] where Rockford played from 1915 to 1917 and 1919 to 1923. The Wakes finished with a record of 72–58, to place 3rd in 1915 and 67–66, to place fourth in 1916. The Rockford Rox (1917, 1919–1923)[12] continued play in the "Three-I League", which did not play in 1918 due to World War I.[4] The Rox finished second in the league in 1917, 1921 and 1923. The Rockford franchise folded from the Illinois-Indiana-Iowa League following the 1923 season.[4]

The next professional team in Rockford were the famed Rockford Peaches,[13] who played in the AAGPBL (1943–1954), when the women's league was formed during World War II. The Peaches claimed AAGPL championships in 1945, 1948, 1949, 1950. The Peaches played in every AAGPL season. They are featured prominently in the fictional film A League of Their Own.[14]

In 1947, the Rockford Rox returned minor league baseball to Rockford after a 23–year absence. The 1947 Rockford Rox joined the reformed Central Association,[15] along with the Burlington Indians, Clinton Cubs, Hannibal Pilots, Keokuk Pirates and Moline A's. The Rockford Rox were a minor league affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds from 1947 to 1949. The Rockford Rox placed third, fifth and sixth in their three seasons.[4] The Central Association folded after the 1949 season.[4]

After a 29–season absence, minor league baseball returned to Rockford, when the 1988 Rockford Expos began play as members of the Midwest League.[4][16]

(2016) Rockford, Illinois

The ballparks

The 1871 Rockford Forest Citys played at the Agricultural Society Fair Grounds.The ballpark had no outfield fences, only trees that surrounded the park. It was located at Kilburn Avenue & Mulberry Street, Rockford, Illinois.[17]

In 1879, Rockford played at Fairgrounds Park. [per local newspapers]

The various Rockford clubs of the 1880s and 1890s played at several parks that are difficult to locate precisely.

By 1901, they were playing at Riverside Park, which was outside the city limits to the north.

In 1913, the club abandoned Riverside Park and moved to Kishwaukee Park. Also known as "Rockford Base Ball Park", Kishwaukee Park was located at 15th Avenue and Seminary Street in Rockford. This site would later be developed as Beyer Stadium. [per city directories and local newspapers] Some sources give an erroneous location.[18]

In 1947–1949, the Rockford Rox played home games at Rox Park a.k.a. 15th Avenue Park, which was just east of and adjacent to the main Beyer Stadium, the home of the Rockford Peaches. [per local newspapers] Some sources say they played within Blackhawk Park, but the newspapers contradict that claim.[19][20]

Notable alumni

See also

Rockford Forest City players
Rockford Forest Citys (minor league) players
Rockford Hustlers players
Rockford Red Sox players
Rockford Reds players
Rockford Rough Riders players
Rockford Rox players
Rockford Wakes players
Rockford White Stockings players
Rockford Wolverines players
Rockford Wolves players

Rockford Rox Year-by-year records

Year Record Finish Manager Playoffs
1917 39–21 2nd Frank Reynolds season shortened to July 8
1919 63–60 4th John Castle No playoffs held
1920 70–70 3rd Jim Shollenberger / Harry Brant No playoffs held
1921 72–64 2nd Harry Brant No playoffs held
1922 74–65 5th Harry Brant No playoffs held
1923 76–63 2nd Harry Rigsby No playoffs held
1947 68–57 3rd Cyril Pfeifer lost in 1st round
1948 56–72 5th Cyril Pfeifer / Paul O'Dea / Cyril Pfeifer No playoffs held
1949 38–91 6th Robert Dill / Fred Lietz No playoffs held

References

  1. ^ "Rockford, Illinois Minor League History". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 2011-02-11.
  2. ^ "1871 Rockford Forest Citys Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com.
  3. ^ "1879 Rockford White Stockings Roster on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Johnson, Lloyd; Wolff, Miles, eds. (2007). The Encyclopedia of Minor League Baseball (Third ed.). Baseball America. ISBN 978-1932391176.
  5. ^ "1888 Central Interstate League". Baseball-Reference.com.
  6. ^ "1899 Rockford Rough Riders Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com.
  7. ^ "1901 Rockford Red Sox Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com.
  8. ^ "1908 Rockford Reds Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com.
  9. ^ "1911 Rockford Wolverines Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com.
  10. ^ "1914 Rockford Wolves Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com.
  11. ^ "1915 Rockford Wakes Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com.
  12. ^ "1917 Rockford Rox Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com.
  13. ^ "1943 Rockford Peaches Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com.
  14. ^ Ryan, Shannon (31 May 2018). "Rockford Peaches of 'A League of Their Own' fame celebrate their 75th anniversary: 'We were just doing what we loved'". chicagotribune.com.
  15. ^ "1947 Rockford Rox Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com.
  16. ^ "1988 Rockford Expos Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com.
  17. ^ "Fairgrounds Park in Rockford, IL history and teams on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
  18. ^ "Rockford Base Ball Park in Rockford, IL history and teams on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
  19. ^ "Blackhawk Park". Rockford Park District.
  20. ^ "15th Avenue Park in Rockford, IL history and teams on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.

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