Douglas Copper Kings
From BR Bullpen
- Location: Douglas, AZ
- League: Arizona-Mexico League 1956-1958
- Affiliation: Pittsburgh Pirates 1956-1958
- Ballpark: Copper King Stadium (capacity 1,500)
In an August 19th, 1958 game against the Chihuahua Dorados, all nine starters for the Douglas Copper Kings accomplished the feat of hitting a home run. This was a first in organized pro ball. The Class C Copper Kings won the contest 22-6. A photo of the team appeared under the title of "The Case of the Murdered Horsehide" in thousands of newspapers throughout the country.
The players involved in this feat for the Copper Kings were (last names provided only):
- Fred Filipelli, rf
- Ralph Torres, 2b
- Darrell McCall, 3b
- Ronnie Wilkins, lf
- Bob Clear, p (also manager)
- Andrew Prevedello, cf
- Donald Pulford, ss
- Richard Binford, c
- Franklin "Dutch" Van Burkleo, 1b
[edit] Year-by-Year Record
| Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 73-58 | 2nd | Jerry Gardner | |
| 1957 | 68-69 | 3rd | Bob Clear | none |
| 1958 | 68-52 | 1st | Bob Clear | none League Champs |
