Salem Pirates

Previously known as the Salem Rebels, the Salem Pirates played in the Carolina League as an affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1972 to 1980. The team won league titles in 1972 and 1974 and over the years featured future Pittsburgh stars such as Dave Parker. In 1981, the club became a farm team of the San Diego Padres and became known as the Salem Redbirds.

[edit] Year-by-Year Record

Year	Record	Finish	Manager	Playoffs
1972	79-58	1st	Tim Murtaugh	League Champs
1973	66-72	5th	Steve Demeter
1974	87-50	1st	Johnny Lipon	none League Champs
1975	74-66	3rd	Johnny Lipon	none
1976	68-69	3rd	Steve Demeter	none
1977	66-72	3rd	Steve Demeter
1978	73-64	3rd	Jim Mahoney
1979	54-82	6th	Jim Mahoney	none
1980	79-60	3rd	Johnny Lipon