Tombstone
Formed:
Merged: February 17, 1951 (Merged with Arizona-Texas League to form the Southwest International League)1UNITED PRESS. “Sunset League Merger Fixed”. The Times (Los Angeles, CA). February 18, 1951
Level: Class C
First Game: April 20, 1947
Last Game: September 17, 1950
Seasons: 4
States: 3 + Mexico
(AZ, CA, Mexico & NV)
Leadership
President:
- 1947: Bill Schroeder
- 1948-1951: Leslie Powers
Trophy Case
Sunset League Most Valuable Player
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Year, Player, Position, Team
1947, , ,
1948, Dick Wilson, Catcher, Mexicali Eagles
1949, , ,
1950, Manuel Echeverria, Pitcher, Mexicali Eagles
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Background
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Sunset League Franchise List
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Franchise, Years Active, League Champions
Anaheim Valencias, 1947-,1948 1947
El Centro Imperials, 1947-1950, None
Las Vegas Wranglers, 1947-1950, 1949
Mexicali Eagles (Aguiles), 1948-1950, None
Ontario Orioles, 1947, None
Porterville Packers, 1949-1950, None
Reno Silver Sox, 1947-1950, 1948
Salinas Colts, 1949, None
San Bernardino Pioneers, 1949-1950, None
San Bernardino Valencias, 1948, None
Riverside Dons, 1947 & 1949, None
Riverside Rubes, 1948 & 1950, None
Tijuana Colts (Potros), 1949-1950, None
Yuma Panthers, 1950, None
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Sunset League Shop
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