Eau Claire, WI

Eau Claire is located in western Wisconsin, on the Chippewa River, 85 miles east of St. Paul, MN. Chippewa Falls, WI is located 10 miles northeast. The name of the city means "clear water" in French.

Teams that have played here

• Eau Claire, Northwestern League (1886-1887)
• Eau Claire-Chippewa Falls Orphans, Wisconsin State League (1906)
• Eau Claire Tigers, Wisconsin State League (1907)
• Eau Claire Puffs, Minnesota-Wisconsin League (1909)
• Eau Claire Commissioners, Minnesota-Wisconsin League (1910-1912)
• Eau Claire Cardinals, Northern League (1933)
• Eau Claire Bears, Northern League (1934-1942, 1946-1953)
• Eau Claire Braves, Northern League (1954-1962)
• Eau Claire Cavaliers, Independent, Wisconsin State League (1971-present)
• Eau Claire Express, Northwoods League (2005-present)

Persons who were born here

• Vic Johnson, pitcher
• Eddie Nehr, minor league outfielder
• Ralph Pond, outfielder
• Tom Poquette, outfielder
• Brad Radke, pitcher

Persons who died here

• Vic Johnson, pitcher
• Eddie Nehr, minor league outfielder

Educational institutions located here

• Memorial High School
• University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire