Crookston Pirates


The Crookston Pirates was the primary name of the minor league baseball franchise based in Crookston, Minnesota from 1902–1905 and 1933–1941. Crookston teams were members of the Northern League. Crookston was an affiliate of the Chicago White Sox, St. Louis Cardinals and Boston Red Sox.

History

Crookston was a charter member of the Northern League in 1902, playing as the Crookston Crooks before disbanding in 1906. Later, the Crookston Pirates played in the Northern League from 1933 to 1941 and were affiliates of the Chicago White Sox, St. Louis Cardinals and Boston Red Sox.

The ballparks

The early Crookston Crooks played at Crookston Field from 1902–1905.
From 1933–1941, the Crookston Pirates played at Highland Park. With dimensions of 340–420–329, Highland Park had a capacity of 2,000. Today, the park is still in existence as the Highland Park Complex sits on 40 acres, located at North Central Avenue and Barrette Street, Crookston, Minnesota.

Notable alumni