Hannibal Cardinals
- Location: Hannibal, MO
- League: Mississippi-Ohio Valley League 1953-1954
- Affiliation: St. Louis Cardinals 1953-1954
- Ballpark: Clemens Field
During the 1953 season, the independent Hannibal Bears of the Mississippi-Ohio Valley League were turned over to the league June 18 and became a road team. The club then negotiated a player development contract with the St. Louis Cardinals and returned home July 1, changing their name to the Hannibal Cardinals. The team maintained their affiliation with St. Louis through 1954. In 1954, J.C. Dunn established himself as the most dominant hiter ever to play in Hannibal. That year Dunn set the franchise records for home runs (26), batting average (.332), and runs batted in (103). Following that season, St. Louis terminated their affiliation with the team. The franchise returned to being independent and changed the team name to the Hannibal Citizens.
Year-by-Year Record[edit]
| Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 55-62 | 4th | Tince Leonard | Lost in 1st round |
| 1954 | 58-68 | 7th | J.C. Dunn |
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