Tombstone
Born: February 1973 – California League expansion franchise
Re-Branded: 1976 (Salinas Angels)
First Game: April 13, 1973 (W 7-4 vs. Modesto Reds)
Last Game: August 31, 1975 (W 6-5 @ Lodi Orioles)
California League Championships: None
Stadium
Salinas Municipal Stadium (3,000)11975 San Jose Bees Program
Ownership & Affiliation
Owner: Herb Fields
Major League Affiliation: California Angels
Attendance
Background
The Salinas Packers were a mid-1970’s Class A farm club of the California Angels in the California League. The team marked the return of pro baseball after an absence of seven seasons, following the depature of the Salinas Indians at the conclusion of the 1965 season. The Packers name was a throwback to an earlier California League club also known as the Packers that was active from 1954-1958.
It’s a Long Way to the Top
The California League sits low on the developmental ladder, so only a handful of ballplayers who suited up for the Packers ever made it to the Major Leaguers. The two Packers who went on to the most significant careers were outfielder Dave Collins and utility man Rance Mulliniks, who each played 16 seasons in the Majors.
Prior to the 1976 season, the Packers brief revival came to an end when the ball club was re-branded as the Salinas Angels.
Salinas Packers Shop
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