Marion Marauders

• Location: Marion, NC
• League: Western Carolina League 1948-1952; Tar Heel League 1953-1954
• Affiliation: Baltimore Orioles 1954
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Organization Summary

The Marion Marauders were a Class D Minor League baseball team based in Marion, North Carolina. During their existance from 1948-1954, they had an overall record of 361-333. Their most successful season was in 1953, when they won the Tar Heel League regular season, and saw their star pitcher Kelly Swift go 30-7 with a 2.54 ERA, winning the pitching Triple Crown. Swift still remains the last 30-game winner in Minor League baseball history. The team folded along with the rest of the Tar Heel League on June 21, 1954.

Year-by-Year Record

Year	Record	Finish	Manager	Playoffs
1948	49-54	6th	Wes Ferrell
1949	40-62	6th	Johnny Lanning / Jack Triplett
1950	56-54	4th	Russell "Red" Mincy	Lost in 1st round
1951	58-52	6th	Russell "Red" Mincy
1952	58-50	3rd	Gabby Grant / William Smith / Franklin Robinson	Lost in 1st round
1953	74-35	1st	Bob Beal	Lost League Finals
1954	26-26	2nd (t)	Robert Knoke	League disbanded June 21