Tallahassee Capitals


The Tallahassee Capitals were a Minor League Baseball team, based in Tallahassee, Florida, United States, that operated between 1935 and 1951.

History

The team originated in the Georgia–Florida League as the Capitals. They had affiliation deals with the New York Giants, Brooklyn Dodgers and Cleveland Indians. The onset of World War II led to the team temporarily shutting down in 1942.
When the war ended, they reformed as an affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1946, now known as the Tallahassee Pirates.
When that agreement ended, they joined the Alabama–Florida League for one last season, in 1951, as the Tallahassee Citizens.

The ballpark

The Capitals played at Centennial Field. Centennial Field was built in 1925 and demolished in 1975. It was located on South Monroe Street just South of the State Capitol Building. Today, the site has been repurposed and hosts a new Centennial Field at Cascades Park, which is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Notable alumni

YearRecordFinishManagerPlayoffs
193567–522ndEd "Dutch" HoffmanLeague Champs
defeated Albany Travelers
193669–501stEd "Dutch" HoffmanLeague Champs
defeated Cordele Reds
193751–705thEd "Dutch" Hoffman
193856–694thTim MurchisonLost in 1st round
vs. Thomasville Orioles
193969–663rdRalph McAdamsLost in 1st round
vs. Albany Cardinals
194064–756thHarold Schultz
194147–868thLance Richbourg
194262–645thWill Good
194663–625thArt Doll
194780–603rdPhil SeghiWon in the 1st round
vs. Waycross Bears
Lost League Finals
vs. Moultrie Packers
194870–694thJack RothrockLost in 1st round
vs. Waycross Bears
194949–898thNorman Veazey / Bob Shawkey / Johnnie Heving / Gene Cabaniss
195077–583rdWalt TauscherWon in the 1st round
vs. Valdosta Dodgers
League Champs
vs. Americus Phillies
195165–523rdCharles QuimbyWon in the 1st round
vs. Headland Dixie Runners
Lost League Finals
vs. Dothan Browns