1971 Memphis Blues Roster
Team Record: 69-70
Finished 2nd in the TL(DA)'s Central Division
Manager: John Antonelli (69-70)
Affiliation: New York Mets
Location: Memphis, Tennessee
Ballpark: Tim McCarver Stadium
Attendance: 96,410, Avg. 1,387
The Memphis Blues of the Texas League (Dixie Association) ended the 1971 season with a record of 69 wins and 70 losses, finishing second in the league's Central Division.
The Blues plated 488 runs, worst in the circuit, and allowed 520 runs. Larry Fritz paced Memphis with 20 home runs, while James Plant walloped 15 or more, too. Larry Fritz drove in 62 runs. George Kazmarek topped hitters with significant playing time with a .258 average. John Glass led the squad with 13 wins, and Donald Camy recorded a 2.83 ERA, leading pitchers with enough qualifying appearances.
Players from the 1971 Memphis Blues who spent time in Major League Baseball during their careers included Randy Bobb, Tommy Moore, Dave Schneck, Frankie Libran, George Theodore, Frank Estrada, Brent Strom, Dennis Saunders, Larry Fritz, Scott Northey, Charlie Hudson, Hank Webb, Bob Rauch and Buzz Capra.
John Antonelli served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randy Bobb | R | R | January 1, 1948 | 6'1" | 185 | Los Angeles, CA US |
| Celestino Burgos | R | R | 5'8" | 158 | ||
| Jack Burik | R | R | September 24, 1949 | 6'0" | 175 | McKees Rocks, PA US |
| Donald Camy | R | R | September 10, 1949 | 6'1" | 190 | Salinas, CA US |
| Buzz Capra | R | R | October 1, 1947 | 5'10" | 168 | Chicago, IL US |
| Bill Cotton | R | R | October 20, 1947 | 5'10" | 195 | McCook, NE US |
| Timothy DeCaminada | L | L | September 3, 1948 | 6'4" | 195 | |
| Terry Deremer | R | R | 6'0" | 165 | ||
| Jim Dix | S | L | August 24, 1943 | 5'10" | 165 | |
| Frank Estrada | R | R | February 12, 1948 | 5'8" | 182 | Navojoa, Sonora MX |
| Joseph Fitzgerald | R | R | November 29, 1949 | 5'11" | 155 | |
| Larry Fritz | L | L | February 14, 1949 | 6'2" | 225 | East Chicago, IN US |
| John Glass | R | R | April 7, 1947 | 6'0" | 160 | |
| Gary Hill | R | R | July 30, 1946 | 6'0" | 180 | Redding, CA US |
| Wilbur Huckle | R | R | December 23, 1937 | 5'10" | 175 | |
| Charlie Hudson | L | L | August 18, 1949 | 6'3" | 185 | Ada, OK US |
| George Kazmarek | R | R | December 24, 1947 | 6'1" | 196 | Baltimore, MD US |
| Don Koonce | S | R | May 31, 1948 | 6'1" | 195 | |
| Frankie Libran | R | R | May 6, 1948 | 6'0" | 168 | Mayaguez, PR |
| Bob McLeod | R | R | November 23, 1946 | 6'1" | 185 | Cincinnati, OH US |
| Tommy Moore | R | R | July 7, 1948 | 5'11" | 175 | Lynwood, CA US |
| Scott Northey | R | R | October 15, 1946 | 6'0" | 175 | Philadelphia, PA US |
| Ray Nygard | L | R | April 5, 1949 | 6'0" | 175 | Superior, WI US |
| Jerry Perkins | S | L | January 20, 1949 | 6'0" | 205 | |
| James Plant | R | R | October 7, 1948 | 6'2" | 185 | |
| Bob Rauch | R | R | June 16, 1949 | 6'4" | 200 | Brookings, SD US |
| Jerry Ray | L | L | July 24, 1948 | 6'5" | 200 | Dallas, TX US |
| Fred Reahm | L | L | April 12, 1948 | 6'0" | 180 | |
| Dennis Saunders | S | R | January 4, 1949 | 6'3" | 195 | Alhambra, CA US |
| Dave Schneck | L | L | June 18, 1949 | 5'10" | 200 | Allentown, PA US |
| Tommie Sheppard | R | R | July 16, 1948 | 6'0" | 178 | Ash Flat, AR US |
| Glenn Stitzel | L | R | October 31, 1946 | 6'0" | 165 | Pottsville, PA US |
| Brent Strom | R | L | October 14, 1948 | 6'3" | 189 | San Diego, CA US |
| Dick Stureman | R | R | 6'1" | 186 | ||
| George Theodore | R | R | November 13, 1946 | 6'4" | 190 | Salt Lake City, UT US |
| Juan Veintidos | R | R | October 14, 1949 | 6'0" | 180 | Cayey, PR |
| Hank Webb | R | R | May 21, 1950 | 6'3" | 175 | Copiague, NY US |
| Tommy Williams | S | R | February 17, 1948 | 6'2" | 195 | Los Angeles, CA US |
Average attendance is based upon the number of actual home dates where known (most leagues from 1992 and later). Where the number of home dates is not known, the average is calculated using half the team's total games.
