# Redfield Reds

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The **Redfield Reds** were a [minor league baseball](/source/Minor_league_baseball) team based in [Redfield, South Dakota](/source/Redfield,_South_Dakota). In 1920 and 1921, the Reds played as members of the [South Dakota League](/source/South_Dakota_League) in 1920 and [Dakota League](/source/Dakota_League) in 1921.

Redfield hosted home minor league games at College Park, also playing select Sunday games at Armandale Park.

## History

In 1920, Redfield "Reds" began minor league play as members of the [South Dakota League](/source/South_Dakota_League), which formed as an eight–team [Class D](/source/Class_D_(baseball)) level league, with all franchises based in [South Dakota](/source/South_Dakota).[1] The league was the first professional baseball in South Dakota since a Sioux Falls team had played in the 1902–1903 [Iowa-South Dakota League](/source/Iowa-South_Dakota_League).[2] Joining Redfield in the 1920 South Dakota League as charter franchises were the [Aberdeen Boosters](/source/Aberdeen_Boosters), [Huron Packers](/source/Huron_Packers), [Madison Greys](/source/Madison_Greys), [Miller Climbers](/source/Miller_Climbers), [Mitchell Kernels](/source/Mitchell_Kernels), [Sioux Falls Soos](/source/Sioux_Falls_Soos) and [Wessington Springs Saints](/source/Wessington_Springs_Saints) teams.[3][4]

In their first season of play, the 1920 Redfield Reds finished in fifth place in the South Dakota League.[1][5] Playing under managers [Ollie Pickering](/source/Ollie_Pickering) and Harry Halstead, Redfield finished 14.0 games behind the first place [Mitchell Kernels](/source/Mitchell_Kernels), who won their first of three consecutive championships.[6] Redfield had a 46–49 record.[7][8]

In 1921, the Redfield Reds continued play as the league changed names to the [Dakota League](/source/Dakota_League), renaming after adding the [Wahpeton-Breckenridge Twins](/source/Wahpeton-Breckenridge_Twins), based in [North Dakota](/source/North_Dakota) and [Minnesota](/source/Minnesota).[9] Baseball play on Sunday had been illegal in North Dakota until the law was repealed in 1920, a positive for early professional teams, who needed the revenue from large Sunday crowds to remain financially viable.[10] The Dakota league remained an eight–team Class D level league, with 13–player rosters. The 1921 league members joining Redfield in Dakota League play were the Aberdeen Grays, Huron Packers, Madison Greys, Mitchell Kernels, Sioux Falls Soos, Wahpeton-Breckenridge Twins and [Watertown Cubs](/source/Watertown_Cubs).[11][12]

In their final season of play, the Redfield Reds placed fourth in the 1921 Dakota League final standings. Redfield ended the season with a 47–46 record, playing under managers Henry Wingfield and Harry Halstead and finished 15½ games behind the first place Mitchell Kernels in the league standings.[9][7]

Redfield folded following the 1921 season and did not return to the 1922 Dakota League.[13] Redfield, South Dakota has not hosted another minor league team.[9][14]

## The ballparks

The Redfield Reds were noted to have played home games at College Park.[15] The ballpark was located at 502 East 2nd Street in Redfield, South Dakota, at the site of the former [Redfield College](/source/Redfield_College_(South_Dakota)), which also offered high school courses and closed in 1932.[16]

Redfield was referenced to have played select Sunday minor league home games at Armandale Park.[17] Still in use today as a public park, the ballpark was located at 391st Avenue & 151st Street in [Mellette, South Dakota](/source/Mellette,_South_Dakota).[18]

## Timeline

Year(s) Yrs. Team Level League Ballpark(s) 1921 1 Redfield Reds Class D South Dakota League College Park Armandale Park 1922 1 Dakota League

## Year–by–year records

Year Record Finish Manager Playoffs/notes 1920 46–49 5th Ollie Pickering / Harry Halstead No playoffs held 1921 47–46 4th Henry Wingfield / Harry Halstead No playoffs held

## Notable alumni

- [Harry LaRoss](/source/Harry_LaRoss) (1921)
- [Ollie Pickering](/source/Ollie_Pickering) (1920, MGR)

- Redfield Reds players

## References

1. ["South Dakota League (D) Encyclopedia and History"](https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/league.cgi?code=SDAK&class=D). *Baseball-Reference.com*

1. Reichard, Kevin (November 5, 2008). ["South Dakota League / Dakota League"](https://ballparkdigest.com/20081105997/minor-league-baseball/news/south-dakota-league-dakota-league)

1. Lee.zion@capjournal.com, Lee Zion. ["Dakota Life: America's pastime goes way back, way back in South Dakota"](https://www.capjournal.com/news/dakota-life-america-s-pastime-goes-way-back-way-back-in-south-dakota/article_34a262b8-1e3f-11e6-a4d9-57538b0b8f9a.html). *Capital Journal*

1. Lalire, Gregory (March 31, 2011). ["Baseball in the West"](https://www.historynet.com/baseball-in-the-west-2.htm). *HistoryNet*

1. ["1920 Redfield Reds Statistics"](https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/team.cgi). *Baseball-Reference.com*

1. ["1923 North Dakota League"](https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/league.cgi?id=3e1db749). *Baseball-Reference.com*

1. Johnson, Lloyd & Wolff, Miles (eds.) (2007). *The Encyclopedia of Minor League Baseball*. Third ed. [Baseball America](/source/Baseball_America). ISBN 978-1932391176.

1. ["1920 South Dakota League (SDL) Standings on StatsCrew.com"](https://www.statscrew.com/minorbaseball/standings/l-DAKL/y-1920). *www.statscrew.com*

1. ["1921 Redfield Reds Statistics"](https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/team.cgi). *Baseball-Reference.com*

1. ["North Dakota Baseball History"](http://ndbaseball.weebly.com/). *North Dakota Baseball History*

1. ["1921 Dakota League (DL) Standings on StatsCrew.com"](https://www.statscrew.com/minorbaseball/standings/l-DAKL/y-1921). *www.statscrew.com*

1. ["1921 Dakota League (DL) on StatsCrew.com"](https://www.statscrew.com/minorbaseball/l-DAKL/y-1921). *www.statscrew.com*

1. ["1922 Dakota League (DL) on StatsCrew.com"](https://www.statscrew.com/minorbaseball/l-DAKL/y-1922). *www.statscrew.com*

1. ["Redfield, South Dakota Encyclopedia"](https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/team.cgi). *Baseball-Reference.com*

1. ["College Park in Redfield, SD minor league baseball history and teams on StatsCrew.com"](https://www.statscrew.com/venues/v-2233). *www.statscrew.com*

1. Nolan, Leta Anne (1989). *History of the Spink County Area*. Dallas: Curtis Media Corp. pp. 43–44. ISBN 0-88107-152-8.

1. ["Armadale Park in Redfield, SD minor league baseball history and teams on StatsCrew.com"](https://www.statscrew.com/venues/v-2234). *www.statscrew.com*

1. ["Armadale Park (in Spink County, SD)"](https://southdakota.hometownlocator.com/maps/feature-map,ftc,2,fid,1253683,n,armadale%20park.cfm)

## External links

- [Redfield - Baseball Reference](https://www.baseball-Reference.com/register/team.cgi?city=Redfield&state=SD&country=US)

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