The Lincolnton Cardinals of Lincolnton, North Carolina, United States were a minor league baseball team. They began play when the Western Carolina League was formed in 1948. They won the league's first title that season. In 1953, they joined the Tar Heel League and played one season there.
Location: Lincolnton, NC League: Western Carolina League 1948-1952; Tar Heel League 1953 Affiliation: none Ballpark: Love Field
Year–by–year records Year Record Finish Manager Playoffs / Notes 1948 69–41 1st Fred Withers / Russell "Red" Mincy League champions 1949 69–41 2nd Carl Miller Lost in 1st round 1950 49–61 6th Hugh Rudisill / Nathaniel Dodgin Did not qualify 1951 67–45 3rd Bob Beal Lost in 1st round 1952 72–39 1st Bob Beal Lost League Finals 1953 47–64* 6th* Burl Storie / Hugh Rudisill / Junior Dodgin / Charley Knight *Team moved to Statesville July 12
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