Berwick Slaters

• Location: Berwick, PA
• League: North Atlantic League 1949-50
• Affiliation: none
• Ballpark:

Professional baseball came to Berwick, PA in 1949 when the Bangor, PA franchise transferred there on Aug 8. The franchise played in the North Atlantic League. Managed by William Long in 1949, finishing 6th in the league.In 1950 they were managed by catcher Lew Hummel until June 4 and pitcher Mike Koons (7-3, 2.86) thereafter, the unaffiliated club finished 5th in the 8-team league at 64-65-1. In 1950, they drew 15,489 fans, 5th in the league, and were outscored 703-659. Leonard Wile (11-6, 2.12) was fourth in the NAL in ERA while 1B Al Kirchdoerfer (.312/~.392/.442) was 10th in average and tied for fourth in triples while having the best fielding percentage (.988) at his position.

Source: 1950 Sporting News and1951 Baseball Guide

Year-by-Year Record

Year	Record	Finish	Manager	Playoffs
1949	15-15	6th	William Long	from Bangor, PA Aug 8
1950	64-65	5th	Louis Hummel / Michael Koons