Águilas de Mexicali
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- Location: Mexicali, Baja California
- League: Sunset League 1948-1950; Southwest International League 1951-1952; Arizona-Texas League 1953-1954; Arizona-Mexico League 1955-1958; Mexican Northern League 1968-1969
- Affiliation: St. Louis Cardinals 1953-1956; Seattle Rainiers 1957
- Ballpark:
The Águilas de Mexicali (Mexicali Eagles) were formed in 1976 and have been a member of the Mexican Pacific League since. They are located in the border city of Mexicali, Baja California and have won three LMP pennants. Their brightest moment came when they won the 1986 Caribbean Series, only becoming the second Mexican team to take the title. They play their home games in El Nido de las Aguilas.
Source: Viva Beisbol newsletter by Bruce Baskin
[edit] Year-by-Year Record
| Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 81-59 | 1st | Dominic Castro / Dick Wilson | Lost in 1st round |
| 1949 | 79-47 | 2nd | Ed Wheeler | none |
| 1950 | 98-47 | 1st | Dolf Luque | Lost League Finals |
| 1951 | 81-63 | 4th | Virgilio Arteaga / Dee Moore | League Finals |
| 1952 | 74-57 | 2nd | Dolf Luque / Virgilio Arteaga | none |
| 1953 | 77-62 | 2nd | Art Lilly | none |
| 1954 | 92-48 | 2nd | Art Lilly | none |
| 1955 | 78-62 | 3rd | Art Lilly | none |
| 1956 | 63-65 | 6th | Larry Barton / Arthur Wilson (minors02) | |
| 1957 | 51-84** | 6th | Arthur Wilson (minors02) / Manuel Magallon | none |
| 1958 | 53-66 | 6th | Felipe Hernandez | none |
| 1968 | 56-45 | 3rd | Ramon Sandoval | none |
| 1969 | 44-46 | 5th | Mauro Ruiz | none |
** Team disbanded September 6 and forfeited remaining 10 games
