The Calgary Cardinals were a minor league baseball team located in the

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city of

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, in 1977 and 1978. The team was a member of the Pioneer League, playing at the Rookie League level, and affiliated with the

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(MLB). The Cardinals and the

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were Pioneer League expansion teams in 1977. Calgary changed affiliations to the

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in 1979, and the team became the

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Notable alumni

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(1977) *

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(1977)

Season records

All-stars

References

External links

Baseball Reference
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Notable alumni

Season records

All-stars

See also

References

External links