Springfield (IL) Cardinals
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- Location: Springfield, IL
- League: Midwest League 1982-1993
- Affiliation: St. Louis Cardinals 1982-1993
- Ballpark: Lanphier Park
The Springfield Cardinals, based in Springfield, IL, competed in the Midwest League from 1982 to 1993. The team moved to Madison, WI after the 1993 season and became the Madison Hatters. They were replaced in the city by the Springfield Sultans.
They are not to be confused with the Springfield (OH) Cardinals that competed in the Middle Atlantic League from 1941-1942, or the Springfield (MO) Cardinals in the Western Association 1932, 1935-1942, Western League 1933, and the Texas League 2005-Present.
[edit] Year-by-Year Record
| Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 83-53 | 2nd | Dave Bialas | Lost in 1st round |
| 1983 | 80-59 | 2nd | Dave Bialas | Lost League Finals |
| 1984 | 70-69 | 7th | Joe Rigoli | Lost League Finals |
| 1985 | 66-74 | 8th (t) | Lloyd Merritt | |
| 1986 | 87-53 | 1st | Gaylen Pitts | Lost in 1st round |
| 1987 | 94-46 | 1st | Gaylen Pitts | Lost League Finals |
| 1988 | 81-58 | 3rd | Mark DeJohn | Lost in 1st round |
| 1989 | 73-62 | 5th | Dan Radison | Lost League Finals |
| 1990 | 63-76 | 9th | Keith Champion | |
| 1991 | 58-79 | 13th | Mike Ramsey | |
| 1992 | 84-56 | 2nd | Rick Colbert | |
| 1993 | 78-58 | 3rd | Mike Ramsey | Lost in 1st round |
