Longview Cherokees

• Location: Longview, TX
• League: Big State League 1952
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The Longview Cherokees joined the Big State League in 1952. They were managed by Clem Hausmann until June 14th and H. Louie Fitzgerald thereafter, going 71-76 and finishing 7th in the eight-team league, but 42 games ahead of the last-place Waco Pirates. Hausmann (6-5, 3.79) was also their most effective pitcher. OF Wes Gibson hit .377/~.433/.680 and 5 players hit 17 or more homers to give the team 162 long balls, tying for the league lead. The top slugger was C Mike Dooley, who hit 35 homers and batted .277/~.377/.570 with 117 runs and 117 RBI.

The next season the city started out without a team became host to the Longview Pirates when Waco was forced to relocate after its ballpark was destroyed by a hurricane in May.

Source: 1953 Baseball Guide

Year-by-Year Record

Year	Record	Finish	Manager	Playoffs
1952	71-76	7th	Clemens Hausmann (29-29) / Lou Fitzgerald (42-47)