Crookston Pirates

Crookston Pirates 1902–1941 (1941-1933; 1902-1905) Crookston, Minnesota
Class-level
Previous	Class C (1941) Class D (1940-1933; 1902-1905 )
Minor league affiliations
Previous leagues	Northern League (1941-1933; 1902-1905)
Major league affiliations
Previous	Chicago White Sox (1936) St. Louis Cardinals (1937) Boston Red Sox (1938)
Minor league titles
League titles	0
Team data
Previous names	Crookston Crooks (1902-1905)
Previous parks	Highland Park

The Crookston Pirates were a minor league baseball franchise in Crookston, Minnesota. Crookston was a charter member of the Northern League in 1902, playing as the Crookston Crooks before disbanding in 1906. ^[1] Later, the Pirates played in the Northern League from 1933 to 1941 and were affiliates of the Chicago White Sox (1936), St. Louis Cardinals (1937) and the Boston Red Sox (1938). ^[2]

The ballpark

From 1936-1941, the Crookston Pirates played at Highland Park. With dimensions of 340-420-329, the park had a capacity of 2,000 (1938). ^[3] Today, the Highland Park Complex sits on 40 acres and is located at North Central Avenue and Barrette Street.^[4][5]

Notable alumni

• Sheldon "Chief" Bender
• Lute Boone
• Bill Burwell
• Joe Hatten
• Ernie Rudolph
• Julie Wera
• Wes Westrum

References

1. "Crookston, Minnesota Register History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2016-04-09.
2. "View source for Crookston Pirates - BR Bullpen". Baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 2016-04-09.
3. "Highland Park Minor League History". Baseball-Reference.com. 2016-02-25. Retrieved 2016-04-09.
4. "Highland Park - Crookston, Minnesota". Infosports.com. Retrieved 2016-04-09.
5. "Highland Park Complex | City of Crookston, Minnesota". Crookston.mn.us. Retrieved 2016-04-09.