Belmont Chiefs
From BR Bullpen
- Location: Belmont, NC
- League: Western Carolina League 1961
- Affiliation: San Francisco Giants 1961
- Ballpark:
The 'Belmont Chiefs got off to a horrible start under owner/manager Jim Poole, losing their first 17 games and 22 of their first 24. Poole fired himself and hired Whitey Ries on May 27. The team signed a working agreement with the San Francisco Giants in early July and Ries resigned on July 17.
Year-by-Year Record[edit]
| Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 39-61 | 5th | Jim Poole (2-22) / Whitey Ries / Max Lanier |
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