Carlsbad Potashers
From BR Bullpen
- Location: Carlsbad, NM
- League: Longhorn League 1953-1955; Southwestern League 1956-1957; Sophomore League 1958-1961
- Affiliation: San Francisco Seals 1954; Chicago Cubs 1958-1961
- Ballpark: Montgomery Field
The team's name stems from the fact that the region is known for potash mining.
[edit] Year-by-Year Record
| Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 80-52 | 1st | Pat McLaughlin | League Champs |
| 1954 | 87-52 | 3rd | Pat McLaughlin | Lost League Finals |
| 1955 | 72-67 | 4th | Thurman Tucker | Lost in 1st round |
| 1956 | 70-74 | 7th | Thurman Tucker | |
| 1957 | 65-54 | 3rd | Jodie Phipps | none |
| 1958 | 55-65 | 5th | Tony York | |
| 1959 | 72-54 | 2nd | Walt Dixon | Lost League Finals |
| 1960 | 66-64 | 3rd | Verlon Walker | |
| 1961 | 56-71 | 5th | Lou Klein / Walt Dixon |
