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Janesville Cubs
Minor league affiliations
Previous classesClass D
League Wisconsin State League
Major league affiliations
Previous teams Chicago Cubs
Team data
Previous names
  • Janesville Cubs (1947-1953)
  • Janesville Bears (1946)
  • Janesville Cubs (1941-1942)

The Janesville Cubs were a minor league baseball team that existed from 1941 to 1942 and from 1946 to 1953. Affiliated with the Chicago Cubs, they played in the Wisconsin State League. They were based in Janesville, Wisconsin and played their home games at the Rock County 4-H Fairgrounds. [1] They were also known as the Janesville Bears in 1946.

Year-by-year record

Year Record Finish Manager Playoffs
1941 38-72 7th Eddie Stumpf
1942 51-58 5th Eddie Stumpf
1947 66-54 2nd Frank Piet none
1948 46-79 8th Frank Kristie / Lou Bekeza none
1949 50-75 8th Jim Oglesby / Michael Frederick / Adolph Matulis none
1950 70-54 3rd Adolph Matulis Lost League Finals
1951 56-64 7th Adolph Matulis none
1952 54-66 7th Harry Bright none
1953 43-80 8th Robert Dant

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