Springfield Giants

From 1957 through 1965, the Springfield Giants were the Single-A and Double-A baseball team affiliate of the New York/San Francisco Giants in the Eastern League. The team played at Pynchon Park in Springfield, Massachusetts.

The Springfield Giants won three consecutive championships in 1959, 1960 (co-champs) and 1961 under manager Andy Gilbert, all leading the way to San Francisco's National League pennant in 1962.

Some Springfield Giants players with Major League experience include:
 * Juan Marichal
 * Felipe Alou
 * Matty Alou
 * Tom Haller
 * Manny Mota
 * Bill Hands
 * Jim Ray Hart
 * Hal Lanier
 * Frank Linzy
 * José Pagán
 * Bob Barton
 * Al Stanek
 * Ernie Bowman
 * Rick Joseph