The Dayton Ducks were a minor league baseball team that played in the

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in 1932 and then the

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from 1933–1942. The team took its name from their owner and field manager, former

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player

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. They were affiliated with the

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from 1934–35, 1938–1942 and the

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in 1937. The team was briefly known as the Dayton Wings from 1939–1940, when Holmes was not involved with the club.

The ballparks

The team played at North Side Field and then Hudson Field. North side field was located at Leo Street and Troy Pike. Hudson Field was located at West Third Street and was near the Soldiers Home.

Notable alumni

* Como Cotelle (1940) *

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(1935) Manager: 11 x

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Champion

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(1935) 9 x MLB All-Star; 1940 NL Most Valuable Player *

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(1932, 1934) MLB All-Star *

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(1932)

References

External links

Dayton Baseball History
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